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Risk Return (FAQ) Stock market, market risk. Is it true the Stock Market is a no-win situation? What is market risk? How can I reduce my risk? What is risk -return trade off?

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Risk- Return is regarded as elemental determinants in the ever-changing stock market. For that reason, every investor must recognize and comprehend such concepts, since they affect share price and Risk and Return Measurement. The risk level for institutional investors is relatively higher than for smaller investors. However, it is not only advantageous.......

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Risk- Return is regarded as elemental determinants in the ever-changing stock market. For that reason, every investor must recognize and comprehend such concepts, since they affect share price and Risk and Return Measurement. The risk level for institutional investors is relatively higher than for smaller investors. However, it is not only advantageous for institutional investors to buy shares, but smaller investors too can make money in the stock market. (Gitman, L.J., 2009)

In actuality, you only select the type of proportional risks you are financially capable of accommodating. These decisions are based on venture objectives, investment time scale, investor needs and personal mind-set to risk. Consequently, investors can choose between Equities which are high risks with high returns, Certificate of Deposits which are low-risks with lower-return outfits, Mutual Funds, Treasury bills, Bonds and Money Market funds. (Gitman, L.J., 2009)

The article on our company's website clarifies the means to selecting more effectual portfolios based on the risk- return concept. ...

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