short-term value
[/ʃɔːrt tɜːrm ˈvæljuː/]
nounpl: short-term values
valor de curto prazo
1. The monetary worth or utility of an asset, investment, or business metric measured over a brief period, typically weeks to months
The company focused on short-term value rather than long-term growth, leading to quarterly profits but declining market share.
A empresa focou no valor de curto prazo em vez de crescimento de longo prazo, resultando em lucros trimestrais, mas com queda de participação de mercado.
2. In finance and investing, gains or returns realized within a short time frame, usually less than one year
Traders often seek short-term value through quick stock price movements.
Os traders frequentemente buscam valor de curto prazo através de movimentos rápidos de preços de ações.
3. The immediate benefit or advantage obtained from a business decision or strategy
Management prioritized short-term value by cutting costs, but this damaged employee morale.
A gerência priorizou valor de curto prazo cortando custos, mas isso prejudicou o moral dos funcionários.
In American and Brazilian business culture, 'short-term value' is often viewed critically in strategic discussions, as corporations are increasingly pressured to balance quarterly shareholder returns with sustainable long-term growth. The phrase reflects a tension between immediate profitability and sustainable business practices. In Portugal, similar concerns exist but with different regulatory frameworks around corporate governance.
NYC Slang
quick money, fast cash, quick buck
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