11.   The second is that in recent years, many have chosen more risky stocks over less risky bond and other fixed-return investments.

12.   Until then, this remains one risky stock.

13.   Melcher believes professional mutual fund managers were well aware of the dangers inherent in buying the risky stocks of unknown and untested dot-com startups.

14.   The lawsuit alleged that Olde defrauded investors by pushing them into buying risky nontraditional stocks and misrepresenting fee and commission structures for brokers.