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The tendency of investors to prefer investments with higher expected returns, even if they come with higher risk.

A measure of how much an asset's return is expected to change in relation to changes in the market return.

The risk that can be reduced or eliminated through diversification.

The risk that cannot be reduced through diversification.

The relationship between expected return and risk for a portfolio of risky assets.

A line representing the relationship between expected return and risk for portfolios that combine a risk-free asset and the market portfolio.

An investor's preference for risk and return represented by a curve showing different combinations of risk and return that provide the same level of satisfaction.

A method for constructing portfolios that combine assets to achieve the highest possible expected return for a given level of risk.

A portfolio that provides the highest expected return for a given level of risk.

A curve showing the set of all efficient portfolios, with the highest possible expected return for each level of risk.

The portfolio on the efficient frontier that offers the highest expected return for a given level of risk aversion.

A way to measure the risk-adjusted performance of an investment.

A measure of the risk-adjusted performance of a portfolio, taking into account the systematic risk of the portfolio.

The excess return of an investment compared to the expected return based on the CAPM.

A model that describes the relationship between expected return and risk for a given security, assuming that investors are rational and seek to maximize their returns.

The extra return that investors expect to earn for taking on systematic risk.

A risk management approach where a company identifies, evaluates, and manages risks by considering their potential impact on the organization.

A framework that outlines the overarching approach to risk management within an organization, including policies, procedures, and processes.

The degree to which an organization is willing to take on risk.

A method for assessing the potential impact of a specific event or scenario on an organization.

A technique used to assess the potential impact of extreme events on an organization.

The risk that an organization will be unable to meet its financial obligations.

The risk associated with changes in interest rates.

A measure of the sensitivity of a bond's price to changes in interest rates.

The risk that an investor will be unable to sell an asset quickly enough to get a fair price.

The risk that a model will be inaccurate or flawed, leading to incorrect investment decisions.

A measure of the potential for an investment to lose value due to unexpected events.

A measure of the expected loss beyond the VaR.

An investment approach where the investor chooses a core group of assets that have a low correlation and then adds a small portion of high conviction assets.

An investment strategy focused on allocating assets within a portfolio based on the specific risks they present.

The process of adjusting an investment portfolio to bring the asset allocation back to its original target.

The process of making adjustments to an investment portfolio to reflect changes in market conditions or investor preferences.

A document that outlines an investor’s investment objectives and constraints.

The process of selecting the specific assets to be included in an investment portfolio.

A way of analyzing investments by starting with a broad macroeconomic outlook and then narrowing the focus to specific industries and companies.

An investment plan designed to meet the specific needs of a particular individual or institution.

A pension plan where the employer contributes to a fund on behalf of employees and the benefit amount is determined by the fund's performance and the employee contributions.

A pension plan where the employer promises a specific benefit amount to employees upon retirement.

A type of pooled investment fund that issues shares in a secondary market, and the share price can trade at a premium or discount to the net asset value (NAV).

A type of pooled investment fund that issues shares that are bought and sold directly from the fund, and the share price is always equal to the net asset value (NAV).

A type of pooled investment fund that tracks a specific index, aiming to replicate the performance of that benchmark.

A type of pooled investment fund that invests in private companies and typically uses a long-term investment horizon.

A type of investment fund that focuses on investing in early-stage companies, often with high growth potential.

An asset management company that specializes in managing specific types of investments, such as private equity or emerging market debt.

An asset management company that consists of multiple independent investment firms, each specializing in a different investment strategy.

An asset management company that offers a broad range of investment services, such as investment research, portfolio management, and financial planning.

The tendency for investors to overvalue assets that they already own.

The tendency for investors to base their decisions on easily recalled information, even if it is not the most relevant.

The tendency for investors to overestimate their ability to predict future events.

The tendency for investors to be more sensitive to losses than gains.

The tendency for investors to stick with their initial investments even if they are no longer appropriate.

The tendency for investors to frame decisions in a way that favors a particular outcome.

The tendency for investors to treat different sources of income differently, leading to inconsistent spending and investment decisions.

The tendency for investors to place information into categories, even if those categories are not always accurate.

The tendency for investors to overreact to new information, leading to excessive trading.

The tendency for investors to underestimate the impact of new information.

The tendency for investors to exaggerate their ability to have predicted past events after those events have already occurred.

The process of identifying, evaluating, and managing risks that could affect an organization’s ability to achieve its objectives.

The risk that an organization will experience losses due to human error, process failures, or inadequate controls.

The risk that an organization will be unable to meet its financial obligations due to changes in market conditions, such as interest rate changes, currency valuations, or commodity prices.

The risk that an organization will not be able to repay its debts when they become due.

The risk that an organization will not be able to raise capital when needed.

The risk that an organization will experience losses due to unforeseen events.

A method for determining an organization’s risk tolerance based on a detailed assessment of its financial strength, its culture, and its business objectives.