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Risk and return (Teachers, Classroom Resources)
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Investor.gov
Claims Supported by This Source
- Savings products are considered safe due to federal insurance, but there is a risk that interest rates will not keep up with inflation.
- The greater the potential return, the greater the risk. One defense against risk is time.
- Stocks, bonds, and mutual funds have no guarantee of profit, and there is no such thing as a risk-free mutual fund.
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