The phrase "risky assets" refers to investments or belongings that come with a higher chance of losing value or not making a profit. It means they involve more uncertainty and can be more unpredictable compared to safer investments. Full definition
Historically, over long periods of time, money invested in riskier assets such as stocks has generally rewarded investors with higher returns than funds invested in ultra safe and liquid assets. (personalfinanceinsider.com)
This means investors who want higher returns must consider taking on greater risk — by increasing leverage or moving into riskier asset classes. (blackrockblog.com)
That can have a temporary effect on the prices of risky assets like stocks. (alephblog.com)