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Gambling or investing - How risky is the stock market really?

  • May 27
  • 2 min read
“I don’t invest, it’s too risky!”
Sound familiar? This phrase is heard more often than "I never have any luck at the lottery." Many people immediately think of losses and thrills when they think of the stock market.
But here's the bitter truth: Not investing is the real risk!


What is really riskier, the casino or the stock market?


Imagine you are standing in front of two doors:
  • Door 1: Casino. Everyone knows the house wins. The odds of winning? Less than 49%.
  • Door 2: Stock market. The longer you invest, the higher your chance of profit.


The biggest mistake when investing:


Giving up too soon.
Many people invest money in stocks and expect miracles overnight.
If it jolts, panic sets in. The golden rule applies:
Time beats timing.


Ways you can really grow with your money:


  1. Think long-term: Imagine planting a tree. You don't expect it to bear fruit tomorrow, do you? It's the same with your money: a few years of patience = a 97% chance of profit.
  2. Diversify your options: Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.
    Diversification is the invisible bodyguard of your finances.
  3. Remain emotionally independent: No buying frenzy on hyped stocks and no panic selling when prices fluctuate. Money loves clarity.

Risks? Yes, but calculable!


Of course, there's no such thing as 100% security. But:
  • Those who think short-term take greater risks.
  • If you start too late, you miss out on compound interest effects.
  • Those who do not invest lose due to inflation.
You don't have to gamble to win. You just have to plan.


Conclusion


Investing is risky when you think short-term or act emotionally. The data clearly shows: The longer the investment horizon, the higher the probability of exiting the market with a profit.
Those who simply park money slowly but surely lose purchasing power due to inflation.
Investing strategically, on the other hand, gives your assets the chance to grow in real terms. Nothing is risk-free, but many things can be planned.
Long-term investing is not a gamble, but a decision for stability over time.
 
 
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