Risk 101 for New Investors: Volatility, Drawdowns, and Time on One Page
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- Risk mainly appears as volatility (price swings), drawdowns (losses from a peak), and your time horizon.
- The same percentage drop has different consequences if you need the cash soon vs. far in the future.
- Volatility is a feature, not a moral judgment; long horizons can help but don’t erase risk.
- Use a short checklist (purpose, timeline, potential swings, diversification) to pick investments you can stick with.
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