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Definition of

risk premium

Finance

extra payment received by somebody taking risks an extra payment, for example, increased dividend or higher than usual profits, for taking risks

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Definitions of ’risk premium’ and meaning of ’risk premium’ are from the book publication, QFINANCE – The Ultimate Resource, © 2009 Bloomsbury Information Ltd. Find definitions for ’risk premium’ and other financial terms with our online QFINANCE Financial Dictionary.

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