Lessons in investing

Lesson 2: What is risk?

All investments carry a degree of risk. As a general rule, the more risk you take, the greater the expected returns you could receive. As an investor, you need to ensure your portfolio is structured according to the amount of risk you need, want, and are able to bear.

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Lessons in investing

Lesson 2: What is risk?

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