BusinessAugust 29, 2026

drawdowns

DRAW-downz

Definition

Periods where the value of an investment or an asset experiences a decline from a previous peak.

Etymology

Derived from the phrasal verb 'draw down,' which dates back to Middle English, combining 'draw' (to pull) and 'down' (to a lower level or state), originally used in military and financial contexts to describe withdrawing or depleting resources.

In the news

The article mentions that CVS's historical drawdowns often eventually recover, using the term to describe past drops in stock price that investors might see as buying opportunities.

Nissay Asset Management Corp Japan Boosts Stake in CVS Health Corporation $CVS

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