(finance) An investment made in the hope of long-term growth, or as a tax advantage, rather than for short-term income.

(finance, investing) The return in excess of the risk-free rate of return that an investment is expected to yield. Increase in the interest rate of a security based on financial risk.

A risk that may be taken, in the absence of complete information, after careful consideration of the likelihood and impact of failure in comparison to the rewards of success.

To carry out a risk assessment.

simple past tense of take a risk

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of take a risk

past participle of take a risk

present participle of take a risk

(idiomatic) To perform an action which may result in a loss or failure.

(finance, business) The risk of not having access to sufficient funds to make a payment on time.