The risk that a security's price may fall, subjecting the investor to a capital loss is known as:
A) Market risk
B) Default risk
C) Inflation risk
D) Currency risk
E) Political risk
F) Investment risk
G) None of the above

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Market risk refers to the risk of losses in investments due to factors that affect the overall performance of financial markets, which can lead to a fall in the security's price.

The Risk That a Security's Price May Fall, Subjecting the Investor