losing transaction
[ˈluːzɪŋ trænˈzækʃən]
nounpl: losing transactions
transação com prejuízo
1. A business or financial transaction that results in a net loss of money or value for one or more parties involved
The company reported several losing transactions in the third quarter that impacted profitability.
A empresa reportou várias transações com prejuízo no terceiro trimestre que impactaram a lucratividade.
2. In trading or investment contexts, a trade or deal where the selling price is lower than the acquisition cost or market value
After the market crash, many investors were forced to execute losing transactions to minimize further damage.
Após o crash do mercado, muitos investidores foram forçados a executar transações com prejuízo para minimizar danos maiores.
In both Brazilian and American financial contexts, losing transactions are commonly discussed in quarterly earnings reports and investment analyses. Brazilian financial professionals frequently use the English term 'loss' interchangeably with Portuguese equivalents in formal business settings. The concept is particularly relevant during market downturns and is a standard metric for evaluating trading performance and portfolio management.
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