SIE practice questionhardConcentration risk
A hedge fund invests solely in cryptocurrencies. It is exposed mostly to:
- ASystematic risk
- BCredit risk
- CConcentration risk✓ Correct answer
- DBusiness risk
Explanation
Why C — Concentration risk
Investing in a single volatile asset class creates concentration risk. Systematic risk also exists, but concentration is primary in this scenario.
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