What is the greatest risk the speaker has taken?

• A. Starting their own business with their own capital
• B. Investing in a high-risk stock
• C. Moving to a new country
• D. Quitting a job without another offer

Answer: (A)

The greatest risk is the one that puts your own money on the line and threatens your long‑term financial security. Starting a business with your own capital means you’re risking your entire personal savings, retirement funds, and ability to meet future obligations if the venture fails. It often involves debt, illiquidity, and ongoing financial commitments that can be hard to unwind, making a setback potentially catastrophic.

By comparison, investing in a high‑risk stock exposes you to substantial loss, but you can limit exposure, diversify, and recover by selling if needed. Moving to a new country entails costs and uncertainty, but with planning and effort you can secure opportunities and income. Quitting a job without another offer jeopardizes current income, but doesn’t typically erase invested savings in a single decision and can be mitigated with savings, severance, or rapid reemployment.