Can a low-risk portfolio be a problem? One would think not. Your money is safe and you don’t have to worry about falling values. But what you may be missing is that a low-risk portfolio comes with its own set of problems that may put your goals at risk. Do a forensic evaluation of your portfolio to recognise if there are any hidden risks that you may be overlooking in the effort to keep overall risk low.
Here are some common errors that creep into a portfolio when you select investments with safety as the priority and how you can overcome your fear.