What is "speculativeness"

Speculative \Spec"u*la*tive\ (sp[e^]k"[-u]*l[.a]*t[i^]v), a.

1. Given to speculation; contemplative.

   The mind of man being by nature speculative.
   --Hooker.

2. Involving, or formed by, speculation; ideal; theoretical; not established by demonstration.
   --Cudworth.

3. Of or pertaining to vision; also, prying; inquisitive; curious. [R.]
   --Bacon.

4. Of or pertaining to speculation in land, goods, shares, etc.; as, a speculative dealer or enterprise.

   The speculative merchant exercises no one regular, established, or well-known branch of business.
   --A. Smith.

5. (Finance) More risky than typical investments; not investment grade. [PJC] -- Spec"u*la*tive*ly, adv. -- Spec"u*la*tive*ness, n.

n. The quality or state of being speculative.

n. financial risk