A share which is closely linked to economic conditions. Cyclical shares tend to rise when an economy is recovering, but fall markedly on any signs of an economic downturn.

a stock that tends to rise and fall with economic cycles

Shares in a company whose main business regularly experiences ebbs and flows in activity, usually tied to economic activity. The auto, chemical, paper and steel industries, for example, are considered cyclical since their earnings tend to fall when the economy slows. Food and drug stocks are typically considered by most investors to be non-cyclical since people continue to eat and demand medical care even during the worst of times.

A stock purchased from a company in an industry sector that is particularly sensitive to swings in economic conditions.

A stock within a particular industry sector that is particularly sensitive to swings in economic conditions. They usually have strong results in a good economy and poor earnings when the economy weakens.

Stock that is strongly affected by changes in economic activity. The stock's price will rise when the economy turns up, and will fall when the economy turns down. Examples are automobiles and paper stocks. Non-cyclical stocks, such as stocks within the food and hospital industries, are not directly affected by economic changes. See: Seasonal Stock

Security that is sensitive to fluctuations in the economic or business cycle (eg capital goods, banks).

The stock of a company whose fortunes are closely tied to the cyclical ups and downs of the economy in general. For example, General Motors is a cyclical stock since its business of selling autos is highly dependent on a robust economy with its attendant high levels of employment, rising personal incomes, etc.

a stock that tends to rise and fall with the economy.

Stock that tends to rise quickly when the economy turns up and fall quickly when the economy turns down. Examples are housing, automobiles, and paper.

Stocks which are strongly affected by the business cycle, i.e. changes in economic activity. Examples of cyclical stocks are automobile, steel, and paper stocks (vs. Defensive Stock).

a stock that performs well during economic recoveries but does badly during recessions. Examples: companies that sell large-ticket items, such as General Motors.

Stock of a company whose performance is generally related (or thought to be related) to the performance of the economy as a whole. Paper, steel, and the automotive stocks are thought to be cyclical because their earnings tend to be hurt when the economy slows and are strong when the economy turns up. Food and drug stocks, on the other hand, are not considered "cyclicals," as consumers pretty much need to eat and care for their health regardless of the performance of the economy.

a stock that performs poorly during recessions but does well during times of economic recovery

A corporate security whose share price generally fluctuates from high to low and subsequently back to high reflecting economic or industry cycles.