RISK TOLERANCE ASSESSMENT
Please select one answer for each question.
1. Investment Objective
Which of the following best describes your primary investment objective?
2. Assets Investment
Approximately how many years do you expect to continue to invest your assets in the stock market?
3. Risk / Return Preference
Assuming you are investing $100,000 and can choose from the five hypothetical portfolios shown in the table below. The dollar values for each portfolio represent two possible returns – low and high – after one year.
Assuming there is an equal chance of achieving either result (low or high), indicate which portfolio represents the maximum risk/return trade-off you would be willing to accept.
| Portfolio | Possible High Value | Possible Low Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio A (High Risk) | $160,000 | $55,000 | |
| Portfolio B | $150,000 | $65,000 | |
| Portfolio C | $135,000 | $75,000 | |
| Portfolio D | $125,000 | $85,000 | |
| Portfolio E (Low Risk) | $115,000 | $95,000 |
The maximum gain or loss on an investment is impossible to predict. The ranges shown in the chart are hypothetical and are designed solely to gauge an investor’s tolerance for risk.
4. Risk Level
Please indicate the level of risk with which you are most comfortable (circle one response):
5. Return Account
How long are you prepared to wait for your account to return to its original value after a down market?
6. Income
My current income and future income (salary, pension, etc.) is:
7. Financial Emergencies
How able are you to handle financial emergencies with assets outside of your investment account(s)?