Investing in investment funds implies assuming a certain level of risk that will depend on the composition of each fund, market fluctuations and other factors associated with investing in securities, so there is a risk of losing all or part of the investment.
In general, investing in funds involves assuming the following risks:
CREDIT RISK
Due to the quality of the assets in which it invests, as well as its issuers, this is the risk that the issuer will not be able to meet the payments.
MARKET RISK
The possibility that financial instruments are listed or have a value below the price we have paid for them:
- Interest rate risk: interest rate fluctuations affect the price of fixed-income assets. The sensitivity to this risk depends on the duration of these assets.
- Foreign exchange risk: fluctuation of the exchange value in the case of assets denominated in currencies other than the reference currency of the participation.
- Market risk due to investing in equities: derived from variations in the price of equity assets.
- Risk from investing in emerging markets: political changes or economic circumstances can affect the value of investments.
- Geographical or sectoral concentration risk: the concentration of our investment in the same area or sector increases market risk.
RISK FROM INVESTING IN DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Investing in derivatives (futures, options, etc.) may incorporate higher risk given the nature of these products.
LIQUIDITY RISK
The risk that no counterparty is found in the market and, therefore, a product cannot be sold.
SUSTAINABILITY RISK
These risks correspond to environmental, social or governmental events or conditions. The sustainability risk of the investments will depend, among others, on the type of issuer, the sector of activity and its geographical location.