LAGGARD
A stock (or company) that fails to perform in the overall market; opposite of leader. It pertains to a stock who has lower than average returns, fails consistently, and does not like to accept changes or new things unless they are forced to do so. They get information from friends and neighbors. Also, these laggards are the first candidates for selling.
Investors avoid laggards because they will achieve less-desired returns.
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