Risk means different things to different people. Someone with high risk tolerance might be entirely comfortable with a large exposure to the stock market and the volatility that comes with it, even as retirement years approach. Those who are more risk averse might want a nice smooth, low-risk ride for decades. But it might not do you much good to know your risk level if you can’t measure it. How do you know if a particular stock is riskier than others? How do you know if your portfolio might be subject to l
Source: Risk Tolerance in your Investment Portfolio
My Comments: Will fold this into my analysis – awesome!