Glossary - Capital preservation
Description
An investment strategy focused on protecting the original amount of money invested (the principal) from loss, rather than seeking high returns. It is often prioritised by risk-averse investors or those approaching retirement, using assets such as cash, government bonds, or money market instruments.
Alternate Names
- Preservation of capital
- Capital safety
- Capital protection
- Principal protection
- Safe‐capital strategy
- Defensive capital strategy
