The most mild-mannered people can be extremely aggressive investors.
Liberal voters can be conservative investors.
Many people believe they have a low tolerance for financial risk because they don't go bungee jumping or whitewater rafting. However, if you feel that you can handle some ups and downs in the market without losing too much sleep, then you may be ready to do some aggressive investing. You'll need to consider the length of time you can let the money sit and your resources. In the world of investments, risk generally refers to the chance that your assets will decrease in value for some period of time. Press the play button to give you a guided tour of the tool below.