RM RiskMeter

Plain terms

Risk words, explained simply.

Use this page when a tool label feels unfamiliar. The goal is quick understanding, not textbook definitions.

Common words

Drop from high

How far your account has fallen from its recent high.

Biggest drop

The worst fall from high to low in the period you are checking.

Time to break even

How long it may take for the account to get back to where it started.

Loss recovery gap

A loss needs a bigger percentage gain to get back to even.

Loss limit

The amount of loss you decide you can accept before investing.

Holding size

How much money you put into one fund, stock, or asset.

Adjusting holdings

Buying or selling a little to bring your holdings back near your plan.

Off target

How far the current percentage is from the percentage you planned.

Adjustment trigger

The range you allow before you decide to adjust.

Loss room

How much more loss your account can take before it reaches your limit.

Market mood

Whether people feel scared, calm, or too excited about the market.

Back toward normal

After something becomes extreme, it may move closer to a normal level.

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