Unit 7 4. Ricky knows nothing about investments. He has some money to invest but isn’t sure how much risk he should take. When examining safety and risk in investments, what would experts recommend that Ricky consider?

A.
Ricky should always assume more risks no matter what because the returns will always be greater in the long run.

B.
In investing, there are no wrong choices; most investments are safe and risk-free if you do your research.

C.
Ricky’s potential gains should be proportionate to the amount of risk he decides to take in his investments.

D.
If Ricky is nearing retirement, he can afford to make riskier choices because he is more established in his life.