Glossary

Glossary

Term Book Chapter Definition
Risk CFA Level 1 Exam Chapter 6: Portfolio Management Risk is not just the sum of the individual risks of each asset in a portfolio, but also how each asset interacts with the others in the portfolio. The level of risk can be reduced where the assets are less than perfectly correlated, thanks to the benefits
Risk Corporate Finance Chapter 6: Risk and Return In finance, risk refers to the uncertainty associated with the outcomes of investment or financial decisions. It is typically quantified using statistical measures and managed through various strategies.
Risk Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam Chapter 9: Investment Returns and Risk Factors The potential for an investment to deviate from its expected return, resulting in a gain or loss.