High — Risk Stocks To Buy 2017

For investors in 2017, the "high-risk, high-reward" segment of the market was defined by a strong rebound in energy, explosive breakthroughs in biotechnology, and the rising dominance of high-growth technology. While the broader market saw a lack of volatility, with the S&P 500 rising roughly 20% and the Nasdaq nearly 30%, these specific sectors offered triple-digit gains for those willing to stomach higher volatility.

: A high-beta tech play that gained 109% due to a surge in demand and pricing for memory chips used in mobile devices and servers. Sector-Specific Risk Profiles high risk stocks to buy 2017

: Stocks like Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) and Cameco (CCJ) were considered high-risk due to volatile commodity prices. FCX, in particular, was viewed as a speculative "survival" play as it wrestled with high debt levels relative to cash flow. For investors in 2017, the "high-risk, high-reward" segment