Risk/Return Trade-off

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Definition: Risk/Return Trade-off


Risk/Return Trade-off


Full Definition of Risk/Return Trade-off


The relation between risk and return that usually holds, in which one must be willing to accept greater risk if one wants to pursue greater returns. also called risk/reward trade-off.


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Risk/Return Trade-off are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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