A fuller guide to this term is on the way. In the meantime, the related terms below explain the ideas around it.
Related MoneyPedia terms
- Asset AllocationHow you split your money among stocks, bonds, and cash — the biggest driver of risk and growth.
- DiversificationSpreading your money across many different investments so a drop in any single one does less damage.
- Time HorizonHow long you plan to keep money invested before you need it, which shapes how much risk makes sense.
- VolatilityHow sharply and often an investment's price swings up and down over a given period.
- PortfolioThe full collection of investments you own, such as stocks, bonds, and funds held across your accounts.
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