It's an investing rule of thumb: the greater return you seek, the greater your exposure to risk.
Most of us know that a junk bond is more volatile than a savings bond. And we understand the difference
between aggressive and conservative funds.
But in investing, risk comes in many shapes and sizes. Here are a few less obvious risks that some
investors overlook.
No guts, no glory, the adage goes. But before you throw caution to the wind,
it makes sense to take a measured look at how much risk you can comfortably stomach.
Start by taking our
Risk Profile Quiz.
It's an investing rule of thumb: the greater return you seek, the greater your exposure to risk.
Most of us know that a junk bond is more volatile than a savings bond. And we understand the difference
between aggressive and conservative funds.
