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[doun-sahyd] / ˈdaʊnˌsaɪd /


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Another notable trend to watch is that investors will be able to write options on Hynix, which could increase the appeal of the U.S.-listed shares, given the opportunity for some downside protection.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026

Cardillo adds that additional downside pressure could come as a result of the close under $4,000.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

For stocks, momentum to the downside has tended to accelerate following previous breaks below the 50-day, Dow Jones Market Data showed.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026

Since the option of reducing its stake is hedged, there is limited downside risk, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

“I don’t dig into companies looking to short them, generally. I want the upside to be much more than the downside, fundamentally.”

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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