risk-averse

The fact is, sensibly risk-averse investors (as opposed to those who have become risk-averse* only in the aftermath of the last 18 months) can / should / must reduce expected short-term risk by adding high-quality fixed-income (i.e., treasuries notes and bonds) and cash-equivalents (i.e., treasury bills) to their portfolios.

US Market Commentary from Seeking Alpha 2009

The fact is, sensibly risk-averse investors (as opposed to those who have become risk-averse* only in the aftermath of the last 18 months) can / should / must reduce expected short-term risk by adding high-quality fixed-income (i.e., treasuries notes and bonds) and cash-equivalents (i.e., treasury bills) to their portfolios.

pfblogs.org: The Ad-Free Personal Finance Blogs Aggregator 2009

Now the beneficiaries of the status quo have grown too strong and the left wing of the ruling coalition—thought to include Mrs. Gandhi—too vocal for the risk-averse Prime Minister.

New Delhi's Reformettes 2012

Blue-chip stocks rose but the Nasdaq fell as risk-averse investors dumped materials and technology shares.

Blue Chips Gain Brendan Conway 2011

Often, such surges in the VIX lead to "capitulation," says Mr. Martin, forcing risk-averse investors to the sidelines.

Did 'Volatility Funds' Deliver? Ben Levisohn 2011

Some MF Global executives felt even before Mr. Corzine, a former bond trader, took over as CEO that Mr. Roseman was too risk-averse, according to people familiar with the matter.

Corzine Rebuffed Internal Warnings on Risks Aaron Lucchetti 2011

As risk-averse investors have fled global instability, it has given a broad boost to the Swiss franc, yen and the dollar—all safe-haven currencies, although for different reasons.

Euro Suffers on Greek Woes Javier E. David 2011

The Dow industrials rose 64.25 points, or 0.5%, to 11961.52 but other measures lagged behind as risk-averse investors dumped materials and technology shares.

What's News: Business & Finance 2011

NEW YORK—U.S. blue-chips rose Thursday but other measures lagged as risk-averse investors dumped materials and technology shares.

Blue Chips Gain Brendan Conway 2011

If you are more paranoid/risk-averse than this, you need a top-to-bottom risk policy that would include locking down every printer so confidential data isn't simply printed and carried off premises; or strip-searching employees.

Should Employees Be Allowed to Use Their Own Devices for Work? 2011