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Meaning of Buyback

In simple words: When a company buys back its own shares from the market.

Buyback in a sentence

  • The company announced a significant buyback to enhance shareholder value.
  • During the buyback, many investors took the opportunity to sell their shares.
  • Investors are often excited about a buyback because it indicates strong financial health.
  • A buyback can help increase the stock price by reducing the shares available in the market.
  • The buyback program was well received by the market analysts.

How to use Buyback

Used in financial contexts, mainly in discussions about companies and their stock management. Not common in everyday conversation.

Grammar pattern

buyback + object

Memory hint

Think of 'buyback' as buying back something lost, like your own company’s shares.

Related words

Collocations with Buyback

  • stock buyback
  • share buyback
  • buyback announcement

Synonyms for Buyback

  • repurchase
  • share buyback
  • stock buyback

Common mistakes with Buyback

  • Confused with 'buy back' - it's a single word in finance.
  • Used incorrectly in casual conversations.
  • Assumed to refer to any purchase, not just shares.

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Frequently asked questions about Buyback

What does Buyback mean?

When a company buys back its own shares from the market.

What is the definition of Buyback?

A corporate action where a company repurchases its own shares from the marketplace.

How do you use Buyback in a sentence?

The company announced a significant buyback to enhance shareholder value.

Can you give another example of Buyback?

During the buyback, many investors took the opportunity to sell their shares.

What are synonyms for Buyback?

Common alternatives include repurchase, share buyback, stock buyback.

What words go with Buyback?

It commonly pairs with stock buyback, share buyback, buyback announcement.

What are common mistakes when using Buyback?

Confused with 'buy back' - it's a single word in finance. Used incorrectly in casual conversations. Assumed to refer to any purchase, not just shares.

How do you pronounce Buyback?

US: //ˈbaɪˌbæk//, UK: //ˈbaɪˌbæk//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Buyback formal or informal?

"Buyback" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Buyback?

Used in financial contexts, mainly in discussions about companies and their stock management. Not common in everyday conversation.