Underperform

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Definition of '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.
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Investopedia explains 'Underperform'

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

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