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idiosyncratic risk

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Idiosyncratic Risk

Risk that affects a very small number of assets, and can be almost eliminated with diversification. Similar to unsystematic risk.

Investopedia Commentary

This is news that is specific to a small number of stocks. One example is a sudden strike by employees.

See also: Diversification, Unsystematic Risk

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