Risk tolerance

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Risk tolerance

Risk tolerance is an investor's capacity to accept declines in the value of her investment portfolio. An investor with a low risk tolerance accepts lower returns for the security of knowing that the portfolio won't suffer drastic decreases in value. An investor with a high risk tolerance is willing to take more chances in the hopes of a higher return.

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