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Risk1. Uncertainty associated with a transaction or an asset. 2. The probability of loss. Differs from definition 1. because "uncertainty" includes probability of gain as well.RiskOften defined as the standard deviation of the return on total investment. Degree of uncertainty of return on an asset. In context of asset pricing theory. See: Systematic risk.Risk Similar MatchesVolatility riskVolatility riskThe risk in the value of options portfolios due to the unpredictable changes in the volatility of the underlying asset. Risk profileRisk profileA mapping of the change in value or profits and losses to which an organization has exposure. Unique riskUnique riskAlso called unsystematic risk or idiosyncratic risk. Specific company risk that can be eliminated through diversification. See: Diversifiable risk and unsystematic risk. Foreign investment risk matrix (FIRM)Foreign investment risk matrix (FIRM)Graph that displays financial and political risk by intervals on which countries may be compared according to risk ratings. Country economic riskCountry economic riskDevelopments in a national economy that can affect the outcome of an international financial transaction. Further SuggestionsBankruptcy riskValue at risk model (VaR) At risk Operating risk Political risk Downside risk Counterparty risk Risk adjusted discount rate Insolvency risk Currency risk sharing Nonsystematic risk Active Risk Credit risk Product risk Flat price risk Firm specific risk Risk controlled arbitrage Transaction Risk Purchasing power risk Undiversifiable risk Total risk Risk transfer risk capital Cross border risk Risk Free Interest Rate |
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