Investment Risk
Last updated 29 April 2026
A 15-minute box set that introduces investment risk to first-time investors and refreshes the basics for experienced ones. Designed to sit alongside your risk-profiling tool of choice.
What's covered
| Chapter | Description |
|---|---|
| What is investment risk? (6 mins) | Why understanding risk matters — the opportunity for growth and reward set against the possibility of volatility and loss. |
| Taking investment risk with your money (5 mins) | A deeper look at asset classes, their risks and returns, and the role of diversification across and within classes. |
| So how much risk is right for you? (4 mins) | The factors that shape the right level of risk for a client — the need, financial ability and willingness to take it. |
Total runtime: 15 minutes.
Who it's for
New and experienced investors who would benefit from a clear, consistent introduction to investment risk before discussing portfolio choices with their adviser.