aggressive

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An investment strategy characterized by a willingness to accept above-average risk in pursuit of above-average returns. Usually favors stocks over bonds, especially stocks of rapidly growing companies, and sometimes employs buying on margin, options trading, and arbitrage.

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balanced investment strategy, maximax criterion, selling concept, unsought good, hedge fund

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