What to Expect 

    The quiz takes only a few minutes to complete.

    It’s grounded in behavioral finance research. 

    Your responses will reveal patterns in how you approach financial risks and decisions.


    Instructions

    • Answer honestly based on how you typically think or behave—not how you think you should act.
    • There are no right or wrong answers. This quiz is about understanding you.
    • Once complete, you’ll receive a description of your typology along with suggestions on how to apply this insight to your financial life.
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    Users are solely responsible for exercising their own judgment when evaluating the relevance and applicability of any Optimrisk™ output. This includes consideration of their individual risk preferences, asset perceptions, financial knowledge, and any explicit or implicit portfolio constraints. Users must also assess Optimrisk™ materials in the context of prevailing and anticipated market conditions.

    Optimrisk™ typologies and classifications are designed to serve as a general reference point and should not be relied upon as the sole basis for making investment decisions. The Optimrisk™ modeling process does not explicitly incorporate a user’s specific financial goals, investment time horizon, market outlook, or personal financial situation.

    All outputs, including those provided in Optimrisk™ reports, are intended to serve as a framework for further evaluation and discussion with a qualified financial advisor. Under no circumstances should any Optimrisk™ assessment, typology, tool, or report be construed as personalized investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any specific security or asset.

    By using Optimrisk™ tooks, you acknowledge that Optimrisk™ and the Financial Planning Performance Lab may collect inputs and use anonymized data for research purposes.

    Copyright © [2025] [John Grable & Eun Jin Kwak]. All rights reserved. Typology Mapping Using the Grable & Lytton Risk Tolerance Scale is based on the Grable & Lytton Risk Tolerance Scale and is used with appropriate attribution. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of this material is prohibited without permission.

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    Click "Save and Continue" to see your risk-tolerance score.

    The developers of Optimrisk™ do not provide financial planning, investment, legal, accounting, retirement, portfolio management, or any other advisory services. Optimrisk™ assessments, typologies, tools, and reports are intended for informational purposes only and do not constitute, and should not be interpreted as, investment advice.

    Users are solely responsible for exercising their own judgment when evaluating the relevance and applicability of any Optimrisk™ output. This includes consideration of their individual risk preferences, asset perceptions, financial knowledge, and any explicit or implicit portfolio constraints. Users must also assess Optimrisk™ materials in the context of prevailing and anticipated market conditions.

    Optimrisk™ typologies and classifications are designed to serve as a general reference point and should not be relied upon as the sole basis for making investment decisions. The Optimrisk™ modeling process does not explicitly incorporate a user’s specific financial goals, investment time horizon, market outlook, or personal financial situation.

    All outputs, including those provided in Optimrisk™ reports, are intended to serve as a framework for further evaluation and discussion with a qualified financial advisor. Under no circumstances should any Optimrisk™ assessment, typology, tool, or report be construed as personalized investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any specific security or asset.

    By using Optimrisk™ tooks, you acknowledge that Optimrisk™ and the Financial Planning Performance Lab may collect inputs and use anonymized data for research purposes.

    Copyright © [2025] [John Grable & Eun Jin Kwak]. All rights reserved. Typology Mapping Using the Grable & Lytton Risk Tolerance Scale is based on the Grable & Lytton Risk Tolerance Scale and is used with appropriate attribution. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of this material is prohibited without permission.

    Your Risk Score & What It Means

    Scores on the scale can range from 13 to 47, with higher scores indicating a greater willingness to take financial risks.


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    Here's How a Financial Advisor Might Describe Your Risk Score: {{RiskDescription:Integer;00}}

    Investors Similar to You Allocate Their Portfolio This Way: {{Allocation:Integer;00}}

    The developers of Optimrisk™ do not provide financial planning, investment, legal, accounting, retirement, portfolio management, or any other advisory services. Optimrisk™ assessments, typologies, tools, and reports are intended for informational purposes only and do not constitute, and should not be interpreted as, investment advice.

    Users are solely responsible for exercising their own judgment when evaluating the relevance and applicability of any Optimrisk™ output. This includes consideration of their individual risk preferences, asset perceptions, financial knowledge, and any explicit or implicit portfolio constraints. Users must also assess Optimrisk™ materials in the context of prevailing and anticipated market conditions.

    Optimrisk™ typologies and classifications are designed to serve as a general reference point and should not be relied upon as the sole basis for making investment decisions. The Optimrisk™ modeling process does not explicitly incorporate a user’s specific financial goals, investment time horizon, market outlook, or personal financial situation.

    All outputs, including those provided in Optimrisk™ reports, are intended to serve as a framework for further evaluation and discussion with a qualified financial advisor. Under no circumstances should any Optimrisk™ assessment, typology, tool, or report be construed as personalized investment advice or a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any specific security or asset.

    By using Optimrisk™ tooks, you acknowledge that Optimrisk™ and the Financial Planning Performance Lab may collect inputs and use anonymized data for research purposes.

    Copyright © [2025] [John Grable & Eun Jin Kwak]. All rights reserved. Typology Mapping Using the Grable & Lytton Risk Tolerance Scale is based on the Grable & Lytton Risk Tolerance Scale and is used with appropriate attribution. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of this material is prohibited without permission.


    Welcome to the OptimRisk™ Typology Quiz.

    • This tool will help you discover your risk-taking typology.
    • The OptimRisk™ Typology Quiz is a fast, research-based tool designed to reveal your unique decision-making style when it comes to money, risk, and investing.
    • By identifying your behavioral risk type, the quiz provides practical insights to help you make more confident, aligned, and effective financial choices.
    • Whether you're a cautious planner or a bold investor, understanding your typology is the first step toward smarter financial strategies tailored to you.
    • Ready to see how you think about risk? Let’s begin.

    Terms of Use for OptimRisk™

    1. No Advisory Relationship
    The developers of OptimRisk™ do not provide financial planning, investment, legal, accounting, retirement, portfolio management, or any other form of professional advisory services. All content, including assessments, typologies, tools, and reports provided by OptimRisk™, is intended solely for informational purposes. Nothing made available through OptimRisk™ constitutes or should be interpreted as personalized investment advice, recommendations, or an offer to buy or sell any security or financial instrument.

    2. User Responsibility
    Users are solely responsible for evaluating and applying the information provided by OptimRisk™. This includes, but is not limited to, consideration of individual risk preferences, financial knowledge, portfolio constraints, and asset perceptions. Users must independently assess the relevance of OptimRisk™ materials in light of their personal financial circumstances, goals, and both current and anticipated market conditions.

    3. Informational Nature of Outputs
    OptimRisk™ typologies, classifications, and modeling outputs are designed to serve as general frameworks and should not be used as the sole basis for making investment decisions. The OptimRisk™ process does not explicitly incorporate a user's financial objectives, time horizon, market outlook, or complete personal financial profile.

    4. Consultation with Qualified Professionals
    All OptimRisk™ outputs, including reports and assessments, are intended to support further evaluation and discussion with a qualified financial advisor. Users should seek independent financial, legal, or other professional advice before making any investment or planning decisions based on OptimRisk™ tools.

    5. Data Use and Research
    By using OptimRisk™ tools, you acknowledge and agree that OptimRisk™ and the Financial Planning Performance Lab may collect user input data and use anonymized and aggregated information for research and development purposes.

    6. No Warranty or Liability
    All OptimRisk™ services are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind, express or implied. The developers of OptimRisk™ make no guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of any content. Use of OptimRisk™ is at your own risk, and you agree that neither OptimRisk™ nor its developers shall be liable for any damages arising out of or related to your use of the platform.

    Copyright © [2025] [John Grable & Eun Jin Kwak]. All rights reserved. Typology Mapping Using the Grable & Lytton Risk Tolerance Scale is based on the Grable & Lytton Risk Tolerance Scale and is used with appropriate attribution. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of this material is prohibited without permission.