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Investing

Risk Tolerance

How much investment volatility you can accept — financially and emotionally.

Risk tolerance is your ability and willingness to endure ups and downs in the value of your investments. It depends on your time horizon, financial situation and temperament, and it should guide how aggressively or conservatively you invest.

Examples

  • A long time horizon usually allows for a higher tolerance for stock-market volatility.

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