What is SPECIFIC RISK?

1. General. The loss or failure probable that is peculiar to an activity or phenomenom.2. Investing and trading. (1) The probable loss specific to an opportunity and the market as a whole. (2) The risk that is associated with a specific return. See systemic risk.

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Related Legal Terms
SYSTEMIC RISK, DIRECT CREDIT RISK, NONINSURABLE RISK, SPECIFIC RETURN, CONCENTRATION RISK, DIRECTIONAL RISK, RISK EQUIVALENT, CONTINGENT CREDIT RISK, AMOUNT AT RISK, ASSET LIQUIDITY RISK


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