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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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Warrington Borough Council approved the risky investment to buy a 33% share in Redwood Bank in 2017 - despite major concerns from politicians and residents.

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SHARES in Neil Woodford's investment trust fell more than five per cent yesterday after it was revealed that it had sacked its adviser in a row over risky investment valuations.

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In a statement, Makoto Takashima, chair of the Japanese Bankers Association, said that pushing rates further into negative territory could lead to risky investment and put further pressure on lenders' profits.

Lobby group head says Japan's central bank should desist from moving rates further into negative territory

Since making a risky investment in Amerens coal-fired power plants in Illinois, Dynegy has been pleading financial hardship as theyve asked for bailouts and changes in pollution rules.

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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

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

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

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

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Representatives from the Punjab Board of Investment and Trade signed 11 initial agreements worth $1.3 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.