Investing, trading or gambling?

Know which game you are playing

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In this lesson

Tell investing, trading and gambling apart, and see why time is the investor's best friend.

Key takeaways

Investing is long-term ownership; trading is short-term, rule-based buying and selling.
Without a plan, a stop-loss and money you can afford to lose, it is gambling.
Compounding: growth earns more growth, so time matters more than timing.
Example returns are illustrations — real returns vary and can be negative.

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