| 释义 |
widow-and-orphan stock Widow-and-orphan stockA stock paying high dividends with a low beta and noncyclical business, that is an extremely safe investment.Widow-and-Orphan StockA stock that pays high dividends because it has a strong financial position and is in a non-cyclical industry. Widow-and-orphan stocks are generally issued by well-established companies and are considered low-risk investments. See also: Blue chip.widow-and-orphan stock A stock characterized by smaller than average price movements, a relatively high dividend, and little likelihood of dividend reduction or serious financial problems. A widow-and-orphan stock is a conservative investment with limited possibility for large gains or losses. |