Often we confront risks: opportunities where we have some probability of gaining or losing something and have to decide whether or not to accept the opportunity. The simplest risks are financial. For ...

When it comes to investing money, some people are willing to take on more risk than others. For example, investors who are older and closer to retirement may want to safeguard their money by moving ...

A risk-averse investor is someone who prefers to emphasize security over potential gains. Their portfolio is built to preserve capital and prevent losses first and pursue growth second. This isn't to ...

A new Jackson National Life Insurance study exposes a surprising truth: Risk-averse investors may be vulnerable to a different form of market risk — the risk of low long-term returns. The research, ...

BUFR offers risk-averse investors a laddered buffer strategy, limiting downside to 10% while providing partial upside participation via a basket of 14 ETFs. The fund uses a collar options strategy, ...

MUNI offers diversified, tax-free income via intermediate municipal bonds, with modest interest rate risk and high liquidity. The fund is well-managed and low-cost, but yields are only compelling for ...