underweight

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The largest discrepancy appeared in the underweight group.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

It reiterates its underweight ratings on Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM and Kuehne+Nagel stocks and its overweight stance on DSV and DHL.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Treasurys from neutral to underweight, saying the U.S. bond market is the only one that is still pricing in Fed rate cuts.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

A look under the hood suggests why: Technology and communications stocks represent 51% of its portfolio, which constitute 43% of the S&P 500, while it is underweight in energy, industrials, and materials.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

Despite the extraordinary fineness of his features, and his age, and his general stature—clothed, he could easily have passed for a young, underweight danseur—the cigar was not markedly unbecoming to him.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger