Hi Mike,
Thanks for your comment, it really adds a lot of value. I agree with you. The kind of investment I defend is long-term investing, where you should carefully study companies. I would consider short-term trading a little more like gambling, as you are relying on indicators and the “market feeling” to know where to put “your bets”.
At the end, you need to consider both risks and possible rewards, in order to make a good decision.
Cheers!