Risk Tolerance Questionnaire

1. Which of the following investments are you most comfortable with?

a. Certificate of deposit

b. High-grade corporate bond

c. Growth stock

2. Of the following stocks, which do you feel would most suit your needs?

a. A conservative utility stock that pays high dividends but offers little chance for long-term growth

b. A “blue chip” stock that offers the potential for modest dividends and growth

c. An aggressive small-company stock that pays no dividends but offers great potential for long-term growth with substantial risk of loss

3. What do you generally consider most important from your investments?

a. Return of principal

b. Conservative growth

c. Maximum growth

4. You just made a $100,000 investment. The following amounts represent the estimated best-case and worst-case scenarios after one year. Which range of possible outcomes would you prefer?

5. Which statement most closely resembles your feelings about risk?

a. I am not willing to take risks with my investments.

b. I am willing to take limited risks with my investments.

c. I am willing to take substantial risks with my investments.