Risk Tolerance Questionnaire Risk Questionnaire v1 Instructions for completion. This is a form for helping me to understand what kind of risk tolerance you have as an investor. I use this form to help me derive your personal context. Each question is designed to help shape my understanding in different ways. Just do your best to answer each question. When you and I sit down at a later time, we can review them together and amend any that need to be changed. Share with me about your time horizon First, share with me about your time horizon. What is your current age? Less than 45 45 to 55 56 to 65 66 to 75 Older than 75 When do you expect to start drawing income? Not for at least 20 years In 10 to 20 years In 5 to 10 years Not now, but within 5 years Immediatly My current and future income sources (i.e. salary security or pension) are: Very Unstable Unstable Somewhat Stable Stable Very Stable How would you respond to the following statement: "Aside from my portfolio, I have sufficient liquid assets to handle major expenses for the next 12 months" I strong agree I agree I neither agree nor disagree I disagree I strongly disagree What are your long-term goals and expectations? Next, let's talk about your long-term goals and expectations. What statement best describes your level of investment experience? I've never invested in stocks, bonds, or mutual funds I've invested less than 50% of my net worth in stocks, bonds, or mutual funds. I've invested more than 50% of my net worth in stocks, bonds, or mutual funds. In addition to investing in stocks, bonds, or mutual funds, I've invested in commodities, options, futures, limited partnerships, international stocks, currency markets or on margin. Please select the type of security with which you have had the most investment experience: U. S. Government Securities Mid-to-high quality corporate fixed income securities Stocks of older, established companies Stocks of newer, growing companies What is your goal for this investment? To grow aggressively(I am willing to accept substantial risk and potential loss of capital in pursuit of higher returns) To grow significantly(! seek capital appreciation and will accept some loss for potentially higher returns) To grow moderately(! 'm looking for a balance between appreciation and stability with slight fluctuation) To grow with caution(! can tolerate small, short-term losses, but I'm concerned about protecting principal) To avoid losing money (I prefer little or no risk or loss. My concern is safety of principal and stable return) Assuming normal market conditions, what would you expect from this investment over time? To generally keep pace with the stock market To slightly trail the stock market, but make a decent profit. To trail the stock market, but make a moderate profit. To have some stability, but make modest profits To have a high degree of stability, but make small profits Suppose the stock market performs unusually poorly over the next decade, what would you expect from this investment? To lose money To make very little or gain nothing To eek out a little gain To make a modest gain To be little affected by what happens in the stock market Over time, inflation can have a significantly negative impact on what your money can buy. By keeping pace with inflation, investors can maintain their buying power over time. Which of the following choices best reflects your attitude toward inflation and risk? Although I may only keep pace with inflation, my main goal is to avoid loss While accepting a low level of risk, my main goal is to earn slightly more than inflation My main goal is to increase the value of my portfolio. Therefore, I am willing to accept short term losses associated with more aggressive investment options. I am willing to endure large fluctuations in the value of my portfolio for the chance of obtaining higher return and beating inflation. Help me identify your short-term risk attitude Thirdly, help me identify your short-term risk attitude. Which of these statements would best describe your attitudes about the next three years' performance of this investment? I don't mind if I lose money I can tolerate a loss I can tolerate a small loss I have a hard time tolerating any losses I need to see at least a little return Which of these statements would best describe your attitudes about the next three months' performance of this investment? Who cares? One calendar quarter means nothing I wouldn't worry about losses in that time frame If I suffered a loss of greater than 10%, I'd get concerned I'd have a hard time stomaching any losses Lastly: Personal Information and Signature Lastly, let's take note of some personal information and your signature. Any extra notes as it relates to your personal risk tolerance? 0 of 1000 max characters First Name Last Name Email Signature signature keyboard Clear If you are human, leave this field blank. CONTINUESUBMIT Use Shift+Tab to go back