5 Ways to Lose All Your Money in the Stock Market
Investing in stocks is one of the most effective means of accumulating wealth. Yet nearly half of the U.S. adult population steers clear of stocks despite the opportunities at hand, and the reason often boils down to fear.
That fear is not irrational. The stock market is unquestionably volatile, and if you work hard for your money, as most of us do, the last thing you want to do is risk losing it. On the other hand, if you're smart about how you invest in the stock market, you'll minimize that risk and increase your chances of coming away a winner. With that in mind, here are five pitfalls that increase your odds of taking a major loss at some point or another.
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