> That's why I keep my money far away from the stock market except for index funds. I think the sucker at the table is the amateur day trader who thinks they c

> That's why I keep my money far away from the stock market except for index funds. I think the sucker at the table is the amateur day trader who thinks they can out-smart the market, but really they are gambling. On the other hand spotting an undervalued stock and buying it and holding for the long term, especially with a portfolio to protect you isn't too suckerish and should be quite immune from whatever the insider traders and high frequency algo guys are doing.