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Risk is one of those words that get thrown around a lot in the world of investing, but so few investors sit down and try to understand what the most important risks are for them. As a long-term investor, chances are volatility isn’t as important a risk factor for you. One risk that should be high on your list is inflation. After all, if your investment can’t beat the slow creep of inflation, then it’s losing you money.