Stocks mean risk and return.

股票意味着风险和回报。

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More deals mean less risk but also a smaller chance of a huge average return.

FORBES: Status seekers

The lower loans mean less risk for BillFloat and a wider pool of borrowers.

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Hedge funds may execute a substantial portion of trades on foreign exchanges or over-the-counter markets, which could mean higher risk.

FORBES: Pensions Perilously Binging Upon Hedge Funds, Funds of Funds and Funds of Funds of Funds (March 20, 2007)