When analyzing investment Risk Tolerance Quiz, self-perception is not always reality. Here's another risk-tolerance test, which you must think about a little harder. First take the Risk Profile Quiz, then this one. If your results are remarkably different, use this test's results. If only slightly different, think about what's different. No difference? Congratulations - you have a good handle on your investment personality.

Source: Dead Cat Bounce: The Skinny on E-vesting By Gail Vaz Oxlade (Prentice Hall, 2001)