Here's an alarming statistic: Most people think that investing is as risky as gambling. Specifically, per a 2019 MagnifyMoney survey, 55% of respondents held that opinion. Some ways of investing can certainly be risky, but overall, basic stock market investing is not an exceedingly risky endeavor -- especially if you approach it with the proper perspective.
Below is a closer look at the difference between investing and gambling.
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