Articles Tagged ‘speculation’

Investing vs. Speculating
Monday, April 20th, 2009

Some view investing in stocks, bonds and other investments as nothing more than gambling. Others see it as a smart strategy for making your money work for you. Who's right? It depends on your approach. These days it's no secret that practically all investments carry some degree of risk. Stocks can lose value, or their issuers could stop paying dividends. Bonds may not be repaid as agreed. That's why it's so important to thoroughly research any investment you make. But some investors prefer to buy and sell attractive stocks in the hope that they will increase in value. If this works,...

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