“The distinction between an investment and a gamble lies in the odds of success.”
There’s been many comparisons over the years between investments on the stock exchange and pure gambling, some more cynical than others but in many instances quite accurate. A recent article in The Wall Street Journal (link below) by writer Spencer Jakob once again draws these comparisons, pointing out the curious fact that many investors seem pulled towards some of Wall Street’s least promising stocks. Art directed by Manny Velez, John Kuczala provides the article’s on-point graphic.
