Investment Risk
Investment Risk All investments carry risk, be they stocks (business failure), property (buildings depreciate, land can become degraded), or government bonds (inflation, low interest rates). In addition stocks and property are subject to market fluctuations which can be sharp, large and unpredictable. This is a fact of life, to be accepted as such if you are to invest in stocks and property. Market fluctuations can also be an opportunity if you have money available. “We simply attempt to be fearful when others are greedy and to be greedy when others are fearful.” Warren Buffett Risk isn’t the same as volatility. Rather risk is the chance of a permanent loss of capital from overpaying or … Continue reading Investment Risk
