D.28 Types of investment risk Flashcards
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Which of the following is an example of market risk?
A) Changes in interest rates
B) Changes in government regulations
C) Changes in company management
D) Changes in consumer preferences
Changes in interest rates
Explanation: Market risk refers to the potential loss due to factors that affect the entire market, such as interest rates, inflation, and market crashes.
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Which of the following is an example of credit risk?
A) Changes in interest rates
B) Changes in company management
C) Changes in government regulations
D) Failure of a borrower to repay a loan
Failure of a borrower to repay a loan
Explanation: Credit risk refers to the potential loss due to a borrower’s inability to repay a loan or fulfill their debt obligations.
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Which of the following is an example of liquidity risk?
A) Changes in interest rates
B) Changes in company management
C) Difficulty selling an investment quickly without a significant loss of value
D) Changes in consumer preferences
Difficulty selling an investment quickly without a significant loss of value
Explanation: Liquidity risk refers to the potential loss due to the inability to sell an investment quickly without a significant loss of value.
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Which of the following is an example of inflation risk?
A) Changes in government regulations
B) Changes in interest rates
C) Changes in consumer preferences
D) Decrease in the purchasing power of money
Decrease in the purchasing power of money
Explanation: Inflation risk refers to the potential loss due to a decrease in the purchasing power of money over time as the cost of goods and services increases.
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Which of the following is an example of concentration risk?
A) Investing in multiple industries
B) Investing in multiple countries
C) Investing in a single stock
D) Investing in a bond index fund
Investing in a single stock
Explanation: Concentration risk refers to the potential loss due to a large portion of an investment portfolio being invested in a single stock or asset class.
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Which of the following is an example of geopolitical risk?
A) Changes in interest rates
B) Changes in consumer preferences
C) Political instability in a foreign country
D) Changes in government regulations
Political instability in a foreign country
Explanation: Geopolitical risk refers to the potential loss due to political instability or conflicts in a foreign country, which can affect international trade, investment, and economic growth.
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Which of the following is an example of currency risk?
A) Changes in interest rates
B) Changes in consumer preferences
C) Fluctuations in exchange rates
D) Changes in government regulations
Fluctuations in exchange rates
Explanation: Currency risk refers to the potential loss due to fluctuations in exchange rates when investing in foreign currencies or international markets.
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Which of the following is an example of longevity risk?
A) Outliving your retirement savings
B) Losing your job unexpectedly
C) Changes in interest rates
D) Changes in consumer preferences
Outliving your retirement savings
Explanation: Longevity risk refers to the potential loss due to the risk of outliving one’s retirement savings, particularly in the face of rising life expectancies.
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Which of the following is an example of reinvestment risk?
A) Investing in a stock index fund
B) Investing in a bond index fund
C) Investing in a real estate investment trust (REIT)
D) Investing in a commodities exchange-traded fund (ETF)
Investing in a bond index fund
Explanation: Reinvestment risk refers to the potential loss due to the risk of reinvesting income or principal at lower interest rates when existing investments mature, particularly in fixed-income securities like bonds.
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Which of the following is an example of interest rate risk?
A) Investing in a stock index fund
B) Investing in a bond index fund
C) Investing in a real estate investment trust (REIT)
D) Investing in a commodities exchange-traded fund (ETF)
Investing in a bond index fund
Explanation: Interest rate risk refers to the potential loss due to the risk of changes in interest rates, which can affect the value of fixed-income securities like bonds.
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Which of the following is an example of event risk?
A) Changes in interest rates
B) Changes in consumer preferences
C) Natural disasters
D) Changes in government regulations
Natural disasters
Explanation: Event risk refers to the potential loss due to the risk of unforeseen and unexpected events, such as natural disasters, terrorist attacks, or pandemics.
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Which of the following is an example of operational risk?
A) Changes in consumer preferences
B) Failure of internal controls and processes
C) Changes in government regulations
D) Changes in interest rates
Failure of internal controls and processes
Explanation: Operational risk refers to the potential loss due to the risk of failures or breakdowns in internal processes, systems, or procedures, such as errors, fraud, or cyberattacks.
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Which of the following is an example of legal risk?
A) Changes in interest rates
B) Changes in consumer preferences
C) Regulatory violations
D) Changes in company management
Regulatory violations
Explanation: Legal risk refers to the potential loss due to the risk of regulatory violations, lawsuits, or other legal actions, such as breaches of contract or intellectual property disputes.
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Which of the following is an example of reputational risk?
A) Changes in consumer preferences
B) Changes in interest rates
C) Changes in government regulations
D) Changes in company management
Changes in consumer preferences
Explanation: Reputational risk refers to the potential loss due to the risk of damage to a company’s reputation, such as negative publicity, customer complaints, or ethical lapses.
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Which of the following is an example of default risk?
A) Changes in government regulations
B) Changes in company management
C) Changes in consumer preferences
D) Failure of a bond issuer to make interest or principal payments
Failure of a bond issuer to make interest or principal payments
Explanation: Default risk refers to the potential loss due to a borrower’s failure to fulfill their debt obligations, such as a bond issuer’s failure to make interest or principal payments.
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Which of the following is an example of environmental risk?
A) Changes in interest rates
B) Changes in government regulations
C) Changes in consumer preferences
D) Climate change and natural resource depletion
Climate change and natural resource depletion
Explanation: Environmental risk refers to the potential loss due to the risk of environmental factors, such as climate change, natural disasters, pollution, or natural resource depletion.
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Which of the following is an example of systemic risk?
A) Changes in interest rates
B) Changes in consumer preferences
C) Market crashes and financial crises
D) Changes in government regulations
Market crashes and financial crises
Explanation: Systemic risk refers to the potential loss due to the risk of widespread market crashes or financial crises, which can affect the entire financial system and economy.
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Which of the following is an example of counterparty risk?
A) Changes in interest rates
B) Changes in consumer preferences
C) Failure of a counterparty to fulfill a contractual obligation
D) Changes in government regulations
Failure of a counterparty to fulfill a contractual obligation
Explanation: Counterparty risk refers to the potential loss due to the risk of a counterparty’s failure to fulfill their contractual obligations, such as defaulting on a loan or failing to deliver a security.
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Which of the following is an example of currency risk?
a) Investing in a US stock index fund
b) Investing in a Japanese bond index fund
c) Investing in a European real estate investment trust (REIT)
d) Investing in a Chinese commodities exchange-traded fund (ETF)
Investing in a Japanese bond index fund
Explanation: Currency risk refers to the potential loss due to the risk of changes in currency exchange rates, which can affect the value of foreign investments and their returns when converted back into the investor’s currency.
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Which of the following is an example of liquidity risk?
a) Investing in a highly-traded stock index fund
b) Investing in a real estate investment trust (REIT)
c) Investing in a venture capital fund
d) Investing in a long-term bond
Investing in a long-term bond
Explanation: Liquidity risk refers to the potential loss due to the risk of being unable to sell an investment quickly or at a fair price, such as with investments that are illiquid or have long maturities, like long-term bonds.
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Which of the following represents a potential risk for Gen Z regarding financial advice?
A) They only seek advice from certified professionals.
B) They rely heavily on traditional banking services.
C) They often take online financial advice from unknown sources.
D) They completely avoid financial advice from social media.
They often take online financial advice from unknown sources.
Explanation: 51% of Gen Z respondents admitted to having taken online financial advice from someone they didn’t know.
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