The financial risk does not only affect the future of a company, but also the dynamic of the economy itself. Therefore, a thorough examination of the risk in the decision-making process of a company represents a substantial aspect. Although research in this direction has been made, most of the...

In this paper we analyze which graphical representation of risk is most effective in supporting investors to assess the risk and return characteristics of a fund. Moreover, we test on which criteria the investors base their risk taking behavior. To this end we compare return bar charts and price...