cyclical stock

[/ˈsɪklɪkəl stɑk/]
nounpl: cyclical stocks
ação cíclica
1. A stock of a company whose earnings and stock price tend to rise and fall in line with the overall economy, expanding during economic booms and contracting during recessions
Cyclical stocks like automotive and construction companies perform well when the economy is growing but struggle during downturns.
Ações cíclicas como as de empresas automotivas e de construção têm bom desempenho quando a economia está crescendo, mas enfrentam dificuldades durante recessões.
2. Securities issued by businesses that are sensitive to economic cycles and business conditions
Investors often reduce their exposure to cyclical stocks during periods of economic uncertainty.
Investidores frequentemente reduzem sua exposição a ações cíclicas durante períodos de incerteza econômica.
The concept of cyclical stocks is fundamental to investment strategy in both Brazilian and American financial markets. In Brazil, investors pay close attention to cyclical stocks in sectors like mining, construction, and automotive, which are highly sensitive to commodity prices and domestic economic cycles. In the USA, cyclical stocks are traditionally found in industries like retail, airlines, and industrials. Understanding the cyclical nature of stocks is essential for portfolio management and macroeconomic analysis in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
economic cycle stockprocyclical stockeconomically sensitive stock
Antonyms / Antônimos
defensive stocknon-cyclical stockstable stockrecession-proof stock

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ação cíclica
Standard term used in Brazilian financial markets and literature
São Paulo
ação cíclica
Commonly used in financial centers; sometimes referred to as 'papel cíclico' in stock exchanges
Portugal
ação cíclica
Same terminology used in Portuguese financial markets

Related Words

economic cyclebusiness cyclestock marketrecessionboomcounter-cyclical stockvolatile stockportfolio diversification

Related Idioms & Phrases

ride the business cycle
economic headwinds
market downturn
bull market conditions
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