Market Sentiment

Risk-On Market

Definition

What is Risk-On Market?

A market environment in which investors favour higher-risk assets.

Example in practice

Equities and lower-rated bonds rise during a risk-on session.

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A market environment in which investors move toward perceived safety and liquidity.

An asset expected to retain or gain value during periods of market stress, though no asset is safe in all circumstances.

A shift from riskier assets toward stronger credit, liquidity, or perceived safety.

A contract whose value depends on an underlying asset, rate, index, or event.

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