Ways Of Evaluating Investment Risk and make Your Money work harder

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Most investors know the age-old saying that with great risk comes great reward. But in the stock market, excessive risk can end in painful losses. Managing the biggest risks with a balanced, well-diversified portfolio can deliver more consistent returns, and, crucially, help you sleep at night.  When it comes to investing your own money – and potentially losing it – there are uncertainties at every turn. It could be a market collapse, a badly chosen stock or a poor decision made in haste. But the risk of getting things wrong can be managed. With so many variables at play, Ben Hobson, markets editor at investing platform Stockopedia.com, shares his insights on ways of evaluating risk and how to manage it for better returns.