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margin of safety

 

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Noun margin of safety has 1 sense
  1. margin of safety, safety margin, margin of error - an index indicating the amount beyond the minimum necessary; "in engineering the margin of safety is the strength of the material minus the anticipated stress"
    --1 is a kind of index

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Margin of Safety

Description:

The margin of safety refers to the difference between the intrinsic value of an investment and its market price. It is a risk management concept that helps investors determine the level of potential loss before an investment becomes unprofitable. This measure provides a cushion against unforeseen events and market fluctuations.

Senses:

1. Finance:

In finance, the margin of safety represents the extent to which an investment is considered safe or low-risk. It is calculated by deducting the breakeven point or the expected downside from the present value of an investment.

Example:

Investors are advised to always consider the margin of safety before making any financial decisions.

2. Engineering:

In engineering, the margin of safety refers to the factor of safety, which represents the extent to which a structure or component can exceed the expected load or stress without incurring failure.

Example:

The bridge was designed with a margin of safety of 2, ensuring its stability even under extreme weather conditions.

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