What is your investing style?

 

You likely have goals for your money. How you want to use your money can factor into how much risk you can withstand. Answer seven questions to uncover how your risk tolerance shapes your investment style.

What do you want from your investments?

One year ago, you made a $10,000 investment. Its value may change over time. Over a year, how much gain or loss would you be comfortable with?

4% 6% 10% 20% 40% $6k $10k $8k $12k + / – $14k Potential unrealized gain Potential unrealized loss

The maximum gain or loss on an investment is impossible to predict. The ranges shown in the chart are hypothetical and are designed solely to gauge an investor's risk tolerance.

What would you do if the market crashes and your total investment value dropped by 30% within three months?

Investments with high potential returns are usually more risky. Are you OK with your investment dropping in value during a period of market volatility?

I don't plan on touching my money for years.

Then, I plan on withdrawing my money over a year span.

Do you ever anticipate cashing out 20% or more of your investment in one large withdrawal?

If your household lost its source of income today, how long could you pay your bills with your non-retirement savings?

Funds that may match your investing style

Thrivent Aggressive Allocation Fund
Asset Allocation

View performance for the Thrivent Aggressive Allocation Fund, a mutual fund which pursues long-term growth by investing predominantly in stocks.

Target allocation
95% Equities
5% Fixed Income
Thrivent Moderately Aggressive Allocation Fund
Asset Allocation

View performance for the Thrivent Moderately Aggressive Allocation Fund, which pursues long-term growth by investing mostly in stocks and some in bonds.

Target allocation
80% Equities
20% Fixed Income
Thrivent Moderate Allocation Fund
Asset Allocation

View performance for the Thrivent Moderate Allocation Fund, a mutual fund which pursues long-term growth by investing in a balanced mix of stocks and bonds.

Target allocation
65% Equities
35% Fixed Income
Thrivent Moderately Conservative Allocation Fund
Asset Allocation

View performance for the Thrivent Moderately Conservative Allocation Fund, which pursues long-term growth by investing mostly in bonds and some in stocks.

Target allocation
43% Equities
57% Fixed Income
Thrivent Dynamic Allocation Fund
Asset Allocation

View fund performance for the Thrivent Dynamic Allocation Fund, which pursues long-term growth and income by investing in a balanced mix of stocks and bonds.

Target allocation
45% Equities
55% Fixed Income
Thrivent Conservative Allocation Fund
Asset Allocation

View fund performance for the Thrivent Conservative Allocation Fund, which pursues income and long-term growth by investing mostly in bonds and some in stocks.

Target allocation
20% Equities
80% Fixed Income
Thrivent Multisector Bond Fund
Fixed Income

View fund performance for the Thrivent Multisector Bond Fund, a mutual fund which primarily pursues income by investing predominantly in bonds.

Morningstar Fixed Income Style Box

Interest Rate Sensitivity:
N/A
Credit Quality:
N/A
 
Thrivent Small Cap Growth Fund
Equity

View fund performance for the Thrivent Small Cap Growth Fund, which pursues long-term growth by investing in small-cap stocks that may be fast growing.

Large
Mid
Small
Value
Blend
Growth
Thrivent Small Cap Stock Fund
Equity

View fund performance for the Thrivent Small Cap Stock Fund, a mutual fund which pursues long-term growth by investing in small-cap stocks.

Large
Mid
Small
Value
Blend
Growth
Thrivent Mid Cap Stock Fund
Equity

View fund performance for the Thrivent Mid Cap Stock Fund, a mutual fund which pursues long-term growth by investing in mid-cap stocks.

Large
Mid
Small
Value
Blend
Growth
Thrivent International Equity Fund
Equity

View fund performance for the Thrivent International Equity Fund, a mutual fund which pursues long-term growth by investing in mostly international stocks.

Target allocation
90% Developed
10% Emerging
Thrivent Large Cap Growth Fund
Equity

View fund performance for the Thrivent Large Cap Growth Fund, which pursues long-term growth by investing in large-cap stocks that may be fast-growing.

Large
Mid
Small
Value
Blend
Growth
Thrivent Large Cap Value Fund
Equity

View fund performance for Thrivent's Large Cap Value Fund, a mutual fund which pursues long-term growth by investing in large-cap stocks that may be undervalued.

Large
Mid
Small
Value
Blend
Growth
Thrivent Global Stock Fund
Equity

View fund performance for the Thrivent Global Stock Fund, a mutual fund which pursues long-term growth by investing in global large-cap stocks.

Target allocation
60% U.S.
40% Non-U.S.
Thrivent High Yield Fund
Fixed Income

View fund performance for the Thrivent High Yield Fund, a mutual fund which pursues income by investing in higher yielding, higher risk bonds.

Morningstar Fixed Income Style Box

Interest Rate Sensitivity:
Limited
Credit Quality:
Low
 
Thrivent High Income Municipal Bond Fund
Fixed Income

Explore the Thrivent High Income Municipal Bond Fund, pursuing income by investing in municipal bonds, like tax-exempt, higher yielding and higher risk bonds.

Target allocation
30% A or Above
55% BBB & BB
15% N/R and Below BB
Thrivent Income Fund
Fixed Income

View fund performance for the Thrivent Income Fund, a mutual fund which pursues income by investing primarily in investment grade corporate bonds.

Morningstar Fixed Income Style Box

Interest Rate Sensitivity:
Moderate
Credit Quality:
Medium
 
Thrivent Municipal Bond Fund
Fixed Income

View fund performance for the Thrivent Municipal Bond Fund, pursuing income by investing in municipal bonds that are mostly federally tax-exempt.

Morningstar Fixed Income Style Box

Interest Rate Sensitivity:
Extensive
Credit Quality:
Medium
 
Thrivent Government Bond Fund
Fixed Income

View fund performance for the Thrivent Government Bond Fund, a mutual fund which pursues income by investing primarily in higher quality government-backed bonds.

Morningstar Fixed Income Style Box

Interest Rate Sensitivity:
Moderate
Credit Quality:
High
 
Thrivent Short-Term Bond Fund
Fixed Income

Explore the Thrivent Short-Term Bond Fund, which pursues consistent income with reasonable stability of principal by investing in high quality short-term bonds.

Morningstar Fixed Income Style Box

Interest Rate Sensitivity:
N/A
Credit Quality:
N/A
 
Thrivent Money Market Fund*
Fixed Income

View fund performance for the Thrivent Money Market Fund, which seeks to maintain a stable $1 share price by investing in short term government bonds.

Morningstar Fixed Income Style Box

Interest Rate Sensitivity:
N/A
Credit Quality:
N/A
 
Thrivent Mid Cap Growth Fund
Equity

View fund performance for the Thrivent Mid Cap Growth Fund, a mutual fund which pursues long-term growth by investing in mid-cap stocks that may be fast-growing.

Large
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Small
Value
Blend
Growth
Thrivent Mid Cap Value Fund
Equity

View fund performance for the Thrivent Mid Cap Value Fund, a mutual fund which pursues long-term growth by investing in mid-cap stocks that may be undervalued.

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Small
Value
Blend
Growth

* You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. An investment in the Fund is not a bank account and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Fund's sponsor is not required to reimburse the Fund for losses, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time, including during periods of market stress.

 

 

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More about this quiz

This quiz can help you assess your investment risk tolerance which is one of many things to consider when investing. Risk tolerance can change over time. You should also consider things such as your overall portfolio, financial situation, investing experience, time horizon, and investment objectives.

More about investing styles

The potential for risk within the Thrivent Mutual Funds has been categorized into five levels: Conservative, Moderately Conservative, Moderate, Moderately Aggressive, and Aggressive, ranging from lower risk potential to higher risk potential. Funds on the lower risk portion of the scale (Conservative, Moderately Conservative) are expected to have a lower degree of volatility and price fluctuations while those on the higher risk portion of the scale (Aggressive, Moderately Aggressive) are expected to have a higher degree of volatility and price fluctuations.

Explore all investing styles

 

Conservative investing style

Conservative investors avoid financial risk whenever possible and focus on not losing money. They are willing to trade lower returns and slower growth for more stability in their overall investments. If money may be needed in the near term, investing conservatively may be a wise option.

Funds that align with conservative investing style

Thrivent Short-Term Bond Fund

Thrivent Money Market Fund

Moderately conservative investing style

Moderately Conservative investors want to invest, but without taking large risks. Their main priority is to not lose their investment and they are okay with low and slow returns. They may need to withdraw money soon, so an investment profile that leans to the conservative side would be an option to consider.

Funds that align with moderately conservative investing style

Thrivent Conservative Allocation Fund

Thrivent Government Bond Fund

Thrivent Income Fund

Thrivent Moderately Conservative Allocation Fund

Thrivent Municipal Bond Fund

Thrivent Multisector Bond Fund

Moderate investing style

A Moderate investor is in it for the medium to long term. The usual up and down fluctuations of the market is fine, as long as it nets a higher return. If the volatility lasts too long, a Moderate investor may start to consider withdrawing a portion or all of their investments.

Funds that align with moderate investing style

Thrivent Dynamic Allocation Fund

Thrivent High Income Municipal Bond Fund

Thrivent High Yield Fund

Thrivent Moderate Allocation Fund

Moderately aggressive investing style

Moderately Aggressive investors want to be rewarded for the risks they take. They are not the most aggressive investor and probably don’t need access to their money for a while. A Moderately Aggressive investor has the mindset that if they hang in there, their investments will pay off in the end, but there may be some ups and downs along the way.

Funds that align with moderately aggressive investing style

Thrivent Global Stock Fund

Thrivent International Equity Fund

Thrivent Large Cap Growth Fund

Thrivent Large Cap Value Fund

Thrivent Moderately Aggressive Allocation Fund

Aggressive investing style

An Aggressive investor has one goal: Maximize returns. Anything that is underperforming isn't a concern because they're optimistic and in it for the long term. Taking bigger risks is their game as time is on their side since they don't expect to withdraw their investments for a quite a while.

Funds that align with aggressive investing style

Thrivent Aggressive Allocation Fund

Thrivent Mid Cap Growth Fund

Thrivent Mid Cap Stock Fund

Thrivent Mid Cap Value Fund

Thrivent Small Cap Growth Fund

Thrivent Small Cap Stock Fund

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