Financial Decoder host Mark Riepe is joined by Kasey McCurdy, chief portfolio strategist for Schwab Wealth Advisory™, to examine what risk really means in your financial life. They discuss why risk extends beyond market volatility and how an investor’s goals and circumstances can shape the risks that matter most. Kasey explains the distinction between risk tolerance and risk capacity, along with why a seemingly safer strategy may introduce different concerns. He also offers a framework for evaluating financial headlines and determining whether your portfolio still supports your long-term plan.
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This material is intended for general informational and educational purposes only. This should not be considered an individualized recommendation or personalized investment advice. The investment strategies mentioned are not suitable for everyone. Each investor needs to review an investment strategy for his or her own particular situation before making any investment decisions.
For illustrative purposes only. Individual situations will vary and are no guarantee of future performance or success. Not intended to be reflective of results you can expect to achieve and are not intended to be, nor should they be construed as, a recommendation to buy, sell, or continue to hold any investment.
All expressions of opinion are subject to change without notice in reaction to shifting market, economic or political conditions.
Investing involves risk, including loss of principal.
Diversification and asset allocation strategies do not ensure a profit and do not protect against losses in declining markets.
Rebalancing may cause investors to incur transaction costs and, when a non-retirement account is rebalanced, taxable events may be created that may affect your tax liability.
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Investing involves risk, including loss of principal.
Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
The Schwab Center for Financial Research is a division of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
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