Investment risks
There are several types of risks that investors may encounter when investing their money including:
Market risk
The overall market will decline, affecting the value of all investments.
Credit risk
A borrower will default on a loan or bond.
Interest rate risk
Changes in interest rates will affect the value of an investment.
Liquidity risk
An investment cannot be bought or sold at its fair value because there are not enough buyers or sellers.
Inflation risk
The purchasing power of an investment's returns will be eroded by inflation.
Currency risk
Changes in exchange rates will affect the value of an investment.
Political risk
Government actions or events will negatively affect the value of an investment.
Operational risk
Loss resulting from inadequate or failed internal processes, systems, human errors, or external events.
Investors should consider these risks and their own risk tolerance when making investment decisions.
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