Listen to a Sprout member interview Glenn F. Israel, founder and CEO of GFI Wealth Partners in Munster, Indiana. He explains the differences between high and low risk investments. Additionally, he explains what it means to short sell and the risk involved.

  1. What differentiates a low-risk investment from a high-risk investment?

  2. When are low-risk investments better? When are high-risk investments more beneficial? 

  3. What does it mean to "short sell" stock?

  4. How are risks assessed when it comes to short selling?