The 12 worst investments of 2014, #6: Greek Athex index

Greek stocks slid to their lowest in 17 months this year. The country faces huge political challenges, as the spectre of a 'Grexit' rears its head again.

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Austerity measures have left Greece facing huge political challenges

Decline in 2014: -24.44%

See all 12of 2014's worst investments here

What happened?

said The Daily Telegraph

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Now, with near-revolution at home, the Greeks look about to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.

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See all 12of 2014's worst investments here