How to Assess Your Investment Risk Tolerance

How do I determine the right asset allocation for me? In other words, how do I decide how much risk I am willing to take to meet my goals? We recommend thinking about this question by considering three different factors: an investors’ ability, willingness and need to take risk. Your ability to take risk is largely a function of your time horizon. The longer you plan to stay invested, the more risk you can take. Your willingness is based on how willing you’ll be to stick with your plan if markets perform poorly. Finally, your need to take risk is a function of how much you’ve saved relative to how much you want to spend. Blending these three factors together will help you determine the right mix of investments for you.

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