Investments that have a higher probability of loss or a greater degree of volatility compared to safer investments.
Risky assets are investments that carry a higher potential for loss of capital or significant price fluctuations. These assets often offer the prospect of higher returns to compensate investors for taking on greater risk. Examples include stocks, high-yield bonds, commodities, and some alternative investments. The classification of an asset as 'risky' is relative and depends on market conditions and investor perception.