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Risk

リスク / risk — Measuring

The degree to which an outcome is not predetermined, with the potential for both gains and losses.

Merovingian gold tremissis Merovingian gold tremissis6th–7th century Silver denier of Charlemagne Silver denier of Charlemagne794 onward
A real specimen of the related term “Diversification”.

Refers not only to the possibility of loss, but to the magnitude of fluctuation itself. ⚠ If you are told there is "no risk," look for where the corresponding value is being eroded (fees, inflation, time).