"Risk" is a funny word. In the context of investing, it is used constantly; however, if you ask somebody to define what he or she really means, you are likely to be met with plenty of hesitation.

Risk Management is the process of identifying, assessing, and prioritizing risks followed by the application of resources to minimize, monitor, and control the probability and/or impact of adverse ...

Not every client reacts to a market drop the same way. Risk tolerance, the level of investment loss a client is willing and able to accept, is what separates a well-built portfolio from one that falls ...