loss-generating investment JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/lɔs ˌdʒɛn ərətɪŋ ɪnˈvɛs tˌmɛnt/ · los gen er at ing in vest ment
noun
- An investment that is expected to result in a loss, often due to its high risk or poor market conditions. The portfolio manager warned that the loss-generating investment could potentially wipe out the entire fund's returns.
- A type of investment that generates losses, often used as a tax deduction or to offset gains from other investments. The company's loss-generating investments were used to reduce its taxable income for the year.
Synonyms
high-risk investmentspeculative investmentloss-making investmentunprofitable investmentunderperforming investmentfailing investmentdeteriorating investment
Antonyms
Did you know? The concept of loss-generating investments is closely tied to the idea of 'hedge funds,' which are investment vehicles that use complex strategies to generate returns, often with the potential for significant losses.