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Risky asset

An asset whose future return is uncertain.

Risky Asset

An investment with a return that is not guaranteed. Assets carry varying levels of risk. For example, holding a corporate bond is generally less risky than holding a stock. Government bonds are generally not considered risky assets. A risky asset should not be confused with a risk asset.

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The Chief Investment Office argues that cryptocurrencies remain a risky investment, given that recent price rises have been due to speculation as well as imbalances between supply and demand.

Deutsche Bank Wealth Management examines risks

These include "ring-fencing" to separate banks' risky investment arms from retail banking operations serving the likes of mortgage borrowers, current account holders and small businesses.

Regulator defends rules

But when a risky investment hits it big, people start wondering if they are getting what's due to them for their intelligence, foresight, and guts.

How do I fund my big dream?

At that age people are more vulnerable to pitches for risky investment schemes and serious lapses of financial judgment.

One foot in the grave?

Mr Lloyd added: "Plans to ringfence risky investment banking from essential consumer retail banking must not be derailed by vested interests.

OSBORNE WARNED ON BANKS

Under the reforms, the deposits and overdrafts of ordinary consumers and small businesses will be handled only by "ring-fenced" banks, which will be barred from getting involved in risky investment activities.

Osborne orders ring-fencing of bank activities to protect UK customers from investment risk; GOVERNMENT BACKS VICKERS REPORT TO SHAKE UP INDUSTRY

Reflecting their concerns about the real estate market, 37 percent said that buying a home today is generally a risky investment.

Homeowners say falling market values larger risk than disasters

3 billion with potential investors in the UAE at the event but said the nation is struggling with the perception that Pakistan is a risky investment due to corruption and mounting Islamic militancy.

Pakistan seeks UAE trade to lift economy

Businesspeople, making pragmatic considerations of profit and loss, fully understand that investing in settlement factories is a risky investment, an investment which might seriously hinder their international business activities.

Gush Shalom Welcomes Company's Decision to Move Factory away from Settlement

Jessica is concerned when Mark contemplates another risky investment and Vivienne warns Richard to stay away from her daughter.

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We introduce the concept of investors' subjective VaR*, which is contingent upon their loss aversion, the past performance of the risky portfolio, the current value of the risky investment, and the expected risk premium.

How investors face financial risk: loss aversion and wealth allocation

It is not sensible to allow large banks to combine high street retail banking with risky investment banking of funding strategies, and then provide an implicit state guarantee against failure.