Ch.12 · Model Portfolios and Asset Allocation · medium

What is 'risk capacity' as distinct from 'risk tolerance'?

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EXPLANATION

Risk capacity is objective — it considers income stability, liabilities, dependants, emergency reserves, and financial cushion. Risk tolerance is subjective — it reflects the investor's emotional ability to withstand portfolio declines without panic-selling. A complete risk profile requires assessing both.

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