Market Perform
What It Is:
"Market perform" is an expression indicating that a security experiences returns similar to the overall market.
How It Works/Example:
A security that investors and analysts describe as "market perform" closely follows the performance of a market indicator, like the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA). For example, if a stock appreciates at 10% per year and the Dow also grows at 10% per year, that stock is described as market perform.
Why It Matters:
Market perform is a subjective term that reflects neither poorly nor favorably on a stock. Investors seeking aggressive growth may wish to avoid items described as market perform and instead choose stocks that perform better than the market.
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Cached on May 23, 2012, 6:23 pm