Definitions for "Upside Potential"
The perceived likelihood that the price of a stock will rise.
The amount by which analysts or investors expect the price of a security may increase.
The amount that an analyst or an investor expects a security to move upward. This assessment may be derived from either technical analysis or fundamental analysis. See: Fundamental Analysis; Technical Analysis
Opportunity for capital appreciation by applying resources and management skills to enhance strategies, improve asset utilization, or expand a company's business. [go back to glossary list
The possibility of making a lot of money. Stock options provide upside potential because the stock price could increase significantly from the price at which the employee has the right to exercise.
An approximation of the possible appreciation of value in real estate. One would consider several factors in evaluating the upside potential in the value of real estate, including location, amenities, and potential increase in rental income. The opposite of upside potential is downside risk, which is an approximation of the possible comparative decline in value of a property.