speculativeness

spec·u·la·tive  (spky-l-tv, -l-)

adj.

1. Of, characterized by, or based upon contemplative speculation. See Synonyms at theoretical.

2.

a. Given to conjecture or speculation.

b. Marked by inquisitive interest: raised a speculative eyebrow.

3.

a. Engaging in, given to, or involving financial speculation: speculative brokers; speculative stocks.

b. Spent in speculation: speculative funds.

c. Involving chance; risky: speculative business enterprises.

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specu·la·tive·ly adv.

specu·la·tive·ness n.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	speculativeness - financial risk; "he rejected stocks that didn't pay dividends because of their speculativeness" riskiness, peril - a state of danger involving risk
	2.	speculativeness - the quality of being a conclusion or opinion based on supposition and conjecture rather than on fact or investigation; "her work is highly contentious because of its speculativeness and lack of supporting evidence" uncertainness, uncertainty, precariousness - being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance; "the uncertainty of the outcome"; "the precariousness of his income"