Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Series 6

Investment Types of Risks

QuestionAnswer
Capital Risk description General term for possible loss of money invested.
Capital Risk investment issues The risk is present in most securities.
Timing Risk Investing in a specific security at an inopportune time.
Timing Risk Investment issues Dollar cost averaging is used to avoid this risk.
Market (systematic) Risk Possible loss of value due to a broad market decline.
Market Risk Investment issues (systematic) For equities, this risk is measured by a statistic called beta.
Liquidity Risk Ability to quickly sell an investment at or near current market price.
Liquidity Risk Investment issues Regardless of type, more heavily traded securities are more liquid.
Political Risk (legislative) Changes in value of one currency versus another currency.
Political Risk (legislative) Investment issues The common wisdom is that political risk is high anytime Congress is in session. This is also used in the context of foreign securities.
Currency Risk Changes in value of one currency versus another currency.
Currency Risk Investment issues Current owners of foreign securities may see a negative impact if foreign currency weakens against their home currency.
Opportunity Cost Risk Loss of income or appreciation because an investment was NOT made.
Opportunity Cost Risk Investment issues When making one investment, one always forgoes others that might have provided a better return.
Created by: coderman
Popular Finance sets
Economic Activites
Goals and Decisions
Basic of Taxes
Consumer rights and responsibilities
Career Choices
Lifestyles and Stages of Life
shopping options and practices
Savings And Investing
Researching Job/Career Options
Protecting Your Financial Security
Transportation Options
Consumer Information

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards