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growth stock

growth stock

6 6.0
A share in a company expected to increase in value faster than most shares
  • noun
  • /ɡroʊθ stɑk/
  • Jargon
translation icon : acción de crecimiento
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If we look at a breakdown of value stocks versus growth stocks, we find that both groups are interest rate sensitive, but for different reasons.

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Examples

  • Now let's take a look at a dividend growth stock that gave you years to purchase it at a reasonable level.

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  • As a result, there were several S&P 500 growth stocks that did not make the cut.

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  • A fabulous example of a true growth stock is Exxon.

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  • Two popular dividend growth stocks are Procter & Gamble (PG) and Johnson & Johnson (JNJ).

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  • Investing in growth stocks can lead to substantial returns as these companies expand rapidly.

  • Diversifying into growth stocks can help investors benefit from above-average earnings growth.

  • Many investors believe that growth stocks are essential for long-term wealth accumulation.

Synonyms

stock
vsgrowth stock
3.5

A part of a company that people buy and sell

is a share whose company earnings are expected to increase faster than others

Surface Forms

growth stock singular
growth stocks plural

Morphology

growth + stock

The meaning is directly and compositionally derived from 'growth' (increase/development) modifying 'stock' (a share): it denotes a share characterized by expected growth. Noun+noun compounding with this modifier relation is a common, cross-linguistic pattern, so a B1 learner who knows both words will generally understand the basic meaning (though finer financial nuances require domain knowledge).

Etymology

Growth stock uses a simple image: growth means the company is expected to 'grow' fast and stock is a company's 'share', so a growth stock is a share people buy hoping the company and its value will grow faster than others.