Risk is an inevitable part of life. Now more than ever before, this reality is particularly evident when it comes to investing in the stock market. The level of risk attributable to an investor’s portfolio will usually depend on a range of factors, including their own individual philosophy and the sector makeup of their basket of stocks.
Ideally, an investment portfolio isn’t concentrated too heavily on any one sector and features an array of stocks that present different proportions of risk. It’s important to remember that a high-risk stock doesn’t automatically translate to a high-reward investment. Certain risky stocks may be best avoided altogether.
If you’re searching for stocks to buy and hold for the long haul, these 13 risky buys may not be worth the trouble.
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