Basics

Risk Tolerance

Risk tolerance is how much investment loss you can stomach emotionally and financially. It depends on your time horizon, goals, and personality. Younger investors often tolerate more risk; retirees usually prefer less.

Example

A 25-year-old might accept 30% portfolio swings; a 70-year-old might prefer bonds.

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