unsystematic risk

noun

Risk peculiar to an asset, which can be eliminated through diversification.

Meanings

noununsystematic risk (usually uncountable, plural unsystematic risks)

plural unsystematic risks

  1. uncountableusuallybusinessRisk peculiar to an asset, which can be eliminated through diversification.

    Synonyms: diversifiable risk, specific risk

Synonyms & antonyms

nounRisk peculiar to an asset, which can be eliminated through diversification.

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