unsystematic risk
Definition
The risk of price change due to the unique circumstances of a specific security, as opposed to the overall market. This risk can be virtually eliminated from a portfolio through diversification.
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Related terms:
systematic risk, diversifiable risk, idiosyncratic risk
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