high-risk UK US /ˌhaɪˈrɪsk/ adjective FINANCE
► involving greater than usual financial risk: a high-risk loan/mortgage »
The bank is now very reluctant to make high-risk loans to individuals with spotty credit records.
a high-risk investment/fund/stock »This is a medium to high-risk fund which has a very good track record.
»I wanted to take advantage of the tax breaks and decided on a high-risk strategy in stocks and shares.
Financial and business terms. 2012.