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diversification / daɪˌvɜːrsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən /nounA risk management technique that mixes a wide variety of investments within a portfolio
Diversification reduces exposure to any single asset or risk.
asset allocationportfoliorisk management
investing / ɪnˈvɛstɪŋ /nounThe act of allocating money or capital with the expectation of receiving income or profit
Before investing, it's crucial to understand your risk tolerance.
financestocksbondsportfolio
tolerance / ˈtɑːlərəns /nounThe degree of variability in investment returns that an investor is willing to withstand
High risk tolerance often leads to investments in growth stocks.
risk aversionrisk capacity
To consist of or contain as a component part
Real estate investments involve purchasing properties.
includeentail
fluctuations / ˌflʌktʃuˈeɪʃənz /nouna change or variation in level, degree, or value
market fluctuations
volatilityvariationsoscillations
horizon / həˈraɪzən /nounThe total length of time that an investment is expected to be held
A long investment horizon.
Risk ToleranceInvestment Strategy
mutual funds / ˈmjuːtʃuəl fʌndz /nounAn investment program funded by shareholders that trades in diversified holdings and is professionally managed
These assets can include stocks, bonds, real estate, and mutual funds.
index fundbond fundequity fund
begin or start (something)
Ready to embark on a new adventure?
commenceinitiateundertake
Adapt or adjust something to suit particular needs or specifications
We tailor our programs to the specific needs of each client.
customizeadaptadjust
brokerage / ˈbroʊkərɪdʒ /nounthe business of being a broker
Online brokerage platforms provide access to investment options.
brokerstockbroker
substantial / səbˈstænʃəl /adjectiveLarge in size, amount, or degree
The company reported substantial profits this quarter.
considerablesignificantmaterial
appreciation / əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən /nounAn increase in the value of an asset over time
The appreciation of the property increased its value.
capital gainproperty valueinvestment return