Noun
risk on (uncountable)
Alternative form of risk-on
risk-on (uncountable)
(finance) A mode of investment behavior in which investors shift low-risk investments to more profitable high-risk investments.
risk on
A risk-on rally looks increasingly possible, particularly if political leaders follow through on building support for fiscal stimulus measures. Source: Internet
"Defensive stocks are dominating the FTSE leaders, suggesting a still cautious investor attitude, rather than the genuine risk-on start to the week," said Artjom Hatsaturjants, analyst at Accendo Markets. Source: Internet
“Market participants are wondering how long the risk-on mood will last,” said an official at a foreign exchange margin trading service firm. Source: Internet
The holding of that level, helped to ignite the corrective move higher as risk-on flows dominated. Source: Internet
The risk-on behaviour comes days after warnings from Apple Inc. and other companies had suggested a possible slowing of the global economy. Source: Internet
While major candidates for the Covid-19 vaccines are still under development, the risk-on reaction in reflationary assets have re-affirmed market participants’ optimism on global growth. Source: Internet