Basics

Risk

Risk is the chance of loss or underperformance. Investment risks include market risk, interest rate risk, credit risk, and inflation risk. Higher potential return usually means higher risk. Diversification reduces risk.

Example

Stocks have higher risk than bonds; bonds higher than cash.

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