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Podcast: The Real Investment Show (Full Show)
Episode: 10-31-25 Why Risk Tolerance Questionnaires Don’t Work
Description: Most investors have filled out a risk tolerance questionnaire—but does it really measure how you’ll behave when markets crash? Richard Rosso & Jonathan McCarty break down why traditional risk tolerance tools fail to predict investor behavior, how emotions override risk profiles, and why time horizons, liquidity needs, and cash flow matter far more than a few survey questions.
0:19 - Halloween Prelude - Baby's First Halloween
2:31 - Risk Tolerance Tests - The Ugly Truth
6:00 - How Rich & Jonathan Scored
7:12 - The Spousal Tolerance Quiz
11:08 - Looking at Risk Tolerances in Couples
17:48 - What's Your Judgement Orientation?
21:52 - Responding to Market Move...