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Investment choices and risk tolerance
Client- Hello Hardit How are you?
Hardit – I am good, sir. What about you?
Client – I am good, too; I have been considering investing my savings, but I'm unsure where to begin. I've heard about several investment options, but I'm not sure which are best for me.
Hardit – I am here to assist you in sorting through your investment possibilities. Let's begin by discussing your financial objectives. What do you hope to accomplish with your investments, and do you have a period in mind?
Client - I want to develop my savings for 5 to 8 years since I want to purchase a property and need money. Hardit-That's fantastic since it gives you a time frame. We'll first examine your risk tolerance to assist you make educated financial selections. Please answer the following questions truthfully. Your replies will assist us in better understanding your level of comfort with investment risk.
Client - You are welcome to ask the questions.
Hardit- What would you do if the value of your investments fell by 10% or more in a short period of time?
Client - I will not worry, but I will monitor the market to see whether it rebounds.
Hardit - Do you invest money you could need in an emergency or for short-term expenses, or do you have an emergency fund and other savings set aside?
Client - I have an emergency reserve as well as savings for short-term expenses. These investments are for the purpose of purchasing a home. Hardit- how do you feel about your investments varying dramatically over time, particularly if they offer the potential for higher returns?
Client - I'm fine with some volatility, and I recognise that investing might be risky.
Hardit- Thank you for answering these questions. Your replies indicate that you have a moderate risk tolerance and a short investment horizon. This means that a well-balanced portfolio is best for you. Diversifying your investments across asset classes is one way to help decrease risk while chasing growth. Let me demonstrate several asset types and their risks: -
Investment tools Risk involved
Return involved
• Futures • Options • Collectibles
High High
Real estate
Moderate
Moderate
Equity Mutual funds
Large/ small cap stocks
high-income bonds/Debt • Government bonds/debt • Bank Accounts • Cash and cash equivalents • CDs, Notes, Bills, and Bankers Acceptance Low
Low
This diagram depicts the risk-reward equation, which states that the greater the risk, the greater the potential gain. However, the bigger the risk, the greater the possibility of loss. Client- Thank you for taking the time to clarify the risk-reward balance. Could you kindly describe the many categories of risk? Hardit- Sure, here are some examples of many forms of hazards. • Inflation Risk - The rate of inflation influences an investment's real return. If you earn 10% but
the cost of living rises by 3%, your purchasing power increases by just 7% (absolute return). For individuals living on a fixed income, the risk of inflation is considerably greater.
• Political Risk - The risk that unfavourable changes in government policy would have a detrimental impact on investments. You may have seen that the stock market may occasionally surge or fall after an election result, depending on whether the market believes the new administration will be good or bad for the economy.
• Liquidity Risk - The risk that an investment cannot be sold at a reasonable price on short notice.
• Financial risk - The risk posed by the firm's manner of financing its investments. A high amount of debt load, for example, demands the corporation to pay the loan and may pose financial troubles if they are unable to do so.
Client - Thank you for describing the many sorts of risks; I'd want to go with a well-balanced Portfolio as an investing choice. Hardit- Excellent choice. We may start by creating a portfolio personalised to your needs. I'll help you decide on certain assets and allocate your funds correctly. We will also develop a regular review mechanism to verify that your investments stay compatible with your goals and risk tolerance.
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