Investments besides a savings account can include mutual funds, bonds, guaranteed interest certificates (GICs), annuity products, etc.
Investment Risk Assessment
How much investment risk are you willing to take?
Navigating the world of investments is complicated because there are so many variables. Before getting started on building your investments plan for retirement, you need to identify the level of risk you're willing to take when investing.
Duration: About 5 min.
Please answer the following questions
In how many years will you turn 65?
At age 65, what percentage of your total retirement savings do you expect to come from your MPF investment?
How would you describe your knowledge of investments?
Investments & savings:
Investments & savings:
Do you have any savings or investments for your retirement that are NOT a part of your MPF investment?
How much do you expect your investments to return on an annual basis? Please keep in mind that higher returns are typically associated with higher risk.
How much are you willing to risk:
How much of an annual investment capital decline would you be comfortable with in the case of a downturn in your portfolio?
How much are you willing to risk and how much fluctuation can you accept in your investments?
Click the corresponding risk levels of the below risk meter if you want to view other risk levels:
Hover over the corresponding risk levels of the below risk meter if you want to view other risk levels:
You have a need of predictable flow of income or have a relatively short investment horizon. Your tolerance for volatility is low and your primary goal is capital preservation.
Other types of investments
Disclaimer
The results provided by the Investment risk assessment are for your reference only. The risk level is defined based on the information you provided in this assessment, such as your experience on investment, etc. It is not intended to guide you through any investment option range and does not take into account your personal financial circumstances or goals. Before choosing any investment options, we recommend that you seek independent professional advice to determine if the investment options meet your needs.
Investment involves risks and past performance is not indicative of future performance. Investment return may rise as well as fall.
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