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A client holds an investment in a specialized private equity fund focused on unique, unregistered infrastructure projects. They inquire about the ease of selling their units if they suddenly needed to access cash for an emergency. What specific risk should an advisor highlight regarding this type of investment?

Liquidity risk is the risk that an investment cannot be bought or sold quickly enough in the market without substantially affecting its price, or at all. Privat

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Question: A client holds an investment in a specialized private equity fund focused on unique, unregistered infrastructure projects. They inquire about the ease of selling their units if they suddenly needed to access cash for an emergency. What specific risk should an advisor highlight regarding this type of investment?

Answer options: ✅ Liquidity Risk

  • Currency Risk
  • Credit Risk
  • Inflation Risk

Correct answer: Liquidity Risk

Explanation: Liquidity risk is the risk that an investment cannot be bought or sold quickly enough in the market without substantially affecting its price, or at all. Private equity funds and unregistered investments often have limited or no secondary market, making them illiquid.

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