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First published: 20/03/2023
Last updated: 20/03/2023
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High-risk or high return investments
High-risk investments may offer the chance of higher returns, but they put your money at higher risk. While the product names and descriptions can often change, examples of high-risk investments include: cryptoassets (also known as cryptos), mini-bonds (sometimes called high interest return bonds), land banking, contracts for difference (CFDs). Read more about investing in high-risk products.