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shortfall

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short⋅fall

  [shawrt-fawl]
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–noun
1. the quantity or extent by which something falls short; deficiency; shortage.
2. the act or fact of falling short.
Origin:
1890–95; short + fall; from v. phrase fall short
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short·fall   (shôrt'fôl')   
n.  

  1. A failure to attain a specified amount or level; a shortage.

  2. The amount by which a supply falls short of expectation, need, or demand.

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Financial Dictionary

Shortfall

The amount by which the capital required to fulfill a financial obligation exceeds available capital.

Investopedia Commentary

Shortfall risk is often combated with an efficient hedging strategy created by a fund, group, institution, or individual. This strategy aims to protect investments from price movements. Hedging helps to ensure that the finances required for a future financial obligation are available.

See also: Delta Hedging, Hedge, Hedge Ratio, Short Selling

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