What Is Systematic vs Unsystematic Risk? (SIE and Series 7 Exam)
Systematic risk is market-wide risk that cannot be diversified away — think recessions, interest rate changes, inflation. Unsystematic risk is company-specific risk that can be reduced through diversification. Knowing the difference is essential for Series 7 suitability questions.
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