Underperform

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un⋅der⋅per⋅form

[uhn-der-per-fawrm]

–verb (used with object), verb (used without object)

to perform less well than (another of its kind, a general average, etc.) or less well than expected: Surprisingly, the stock has underperformed the market indexes all year. Several of our best players consistently underperform.

Origin:
under- + perform

Related forms:

un⋅der⋅per⋅for⋅mance, noun

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un·der·per·form (ŭn'dər-pər-fôrm')

v. un·der·per·formed, un·der·per·form·ing, un·der·per·forms

v. tr.

To perform not as well as (something else): three stocks that underperformed the market as a whole.
To perform (a musical or theatrical work, for example) too seldom: In recent years, her plays have been underperformed.

v. intr.
To exhibit a level of performance that is below the standard: Defense industry companies have underperformed during the last two quarters.
un'der·per·for'mance n., un'der·per·form'er n.

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Financial Dictionary

Underperform

An analyst recommendation that means a stock is expected to do slightly worse than the market return.

Also known as market underperform, moderate sell, or weak hold.

Investopedia Commentary

Exact definitions vary between brokerages, but in general this rating is worse than neutral but better than sell or strong sell.

See also: Buy, Downgrade, Hold, Outperform, Sell, Upgrade

Also spelled: Under Perform, Under-perform

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