Investment Management Services

Risk Tolerance vs Risk Capacity

The term risk tolerance is widely used but not always the appropriate measure when determining the risk of your portfolio. Risk tolerance is a personal preference and fluctuates in response to market shocks. Risk tolerance is different for everyone. Risk capacity is a fixed metric independent of risk tolerance. Your risk capacity is how much risk you must take (or accept) in order to reach your financial goals. 

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