Above Ground Risk

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Definition of 'Above Ground Risk'

Non-quantifiable risks that can adversely affect a project or investment. Above ground risk is generally used in the energy industry to refer to non-technical risks such as environmental issues and the regulatory climate. More broadly, above ground risk refers to a wide range of somewhat nebulous risks such as political risk, corporate risk, security and corporate governance whose impact is difficult to quantify, but could be significant should one or more of these risks become a real threat.
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Investopedia explains 'Above Ground Risk'

Above grounds risks may also include a number of risks that are less acknowledged such as corruption, bribery and conflicts of interest. The degree of above ground risk differs from one nation to the next. Countries with pro-business policies, strong governance and efficient legal systems may have a lower degree of above ground risk than those nations that do not possess these attributes.
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'Above Ground Risk'

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    ... engineering, procurement and construction of above-ground storage tanks ... of its peers
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    ... This is because new mine supply is vastly outweighed by the sheer size of
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  • How To Construct A High-Risk Portfolio

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    ... is often due to the above-average valuations ... Emerging Ideas Risk-seeking investors
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  • 3 Investments For The Price Of One

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    ... much like the owner/operator of an above ground parking lot. ... Historically, it's been
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    ... been strong both under ground (copper, iron, and gold) and above ground (soybeans
    and ... Accordingly, now may be a good time for risk-tolerant investors to think ...

  • Oil Dividends From Ground to Pump

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  • Calculating The Equity Risk Premium

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    ... (For background reading, see The Equity Risk Premium - Part ... In the above graph, we
    split the S&P 500 ... low before they revert back to some natural middle ground. ...

  • KVHI Lights Up The Radar Screen

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    ... logged on to the internet 30,000 feet above ground, KVHI may ... access whether a plane
    is on the ground or in ... stocks mentioned in this stock analysis, risk free! ...

  • Ode To Joy Global

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    ... business, and copper is the largest segment of the company's above-ground business. ...
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  • Joy Global Fills A Gap

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    ... Global's offerings, apart from drills and above-ground heavy equipment ... that's dug
    or pumped up out of the ground. ... mentioned in this stock analysis, risk free! ...

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