Investing as Gambling

Commenters repeatedly compare high-risk investing, trading strategies like options or stock picks (e.g., Tesla), and possibly resource bidding to casino gambling, debating odds, expected value, and risk appetite.

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Sample Comments

user5994461 Jun 27, 2018 View on HN

It's gambling, the customer loses money when he bets on the wrong instances.

gregoriol Apr 5, 2022 View on HN

This is like putting a gambler at a casino's board

CGMthrowaway Aug 21, 2025 View on HN

It's like putting money into a (potentially) rigged slot machine

imtringued Dec 2, 2021 View on HN

It's a gamble. It's still better than going to the casino.

BurningFrog May 1, 2025 View on HN

It is gambling, but the kind where the odds are in your favor!

spinchange Apr 19, 2017 View on HN

Your bet can remain wrong longer than you can remain solvent.

lm28469 Mar 17, 2021 View on HN

The bank is gambling it for you, some people prefer gambling it themselves

PaulHoule Dec 12, 2022 View on HN

What probability can you accept for losing it all?

EveYoung May 5, 2021 View on HN

Getting lucky gambeling doesn't make it a wise investment.

bitxbitxbitcoin Oct 17, 2017 View on HN

Investing is not the right word - gambling isn't either, but it is closer :).