Is Stock Market similar to gambling?

Theme:

• On 5th August 2024, following the release of a report indicating that the US unemployment rate increased to 4.3% in July 2024, stock markets crashed globally, including those in the US, India, and other major markets. In a single day, investors in the Indian stock market experienced a loss of ₹15 lakh crore.

Is the Stock Market similar to gambling?

• Gambling is based on luck and chance, and it does not contribute to economic growth. But, when it comes to the stock market, with proper knowledge and understanding of the market, investing in stocks contributes to economic growth by providing capital to businesses.
• Without a good understanding of the market, investing can be like gambling with money. Knowledge and research are a must for investing in the stock market.
• Stock market is often considered as a long-term investment strategy. But these days, many people, especially youngsters are considering the stock market as fast money due to the influence of unregulated finfluencers (financial influencers) and losing their hard-earned money.
• Warren Buffett, widely regarded as one of the most successful investors of the 20th century, has commented that markets today exhibit more casino-like behaviour compared to the past.

Conclusion:

With proper knowledge and understanding, investing in stocks can contribute to economic growth by providing businesses with the capital they need to expand and innovate. This, in turn, can create jobs, drive technological advancements, and boost overall economic development. But without the knowledge of how the market works, investing in the stock market is just gambling with the money.

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References:

• The young investors gambling on Indian stocks
• Warren Buffett Says the Stock Market Is Like a Casino — Investors Should Resist ‘Foolishness’

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