Risk Terms
Idiosyncratic Risk
Definition
What is Idiosyncratic Risk?
Risk unique to a particular company, issuer, or investmentAn asset or commitment of money made with the expectation of future income, growth, or both..
Example in practice
How This Looks in Practice
A fraud investigation creates idiosyncratic risk for one bank.
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