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Is that not what investing is supposed to be, in most parts; or entirely?

• the_gastropod 9y ago
  While it's not black-and-white, investment implies low-risk where speculation implies high-risk. Betting that bitcoin will increase or decrease relative to the USD is very risky. Its own volatility is proof enough.
  • jandrese 9y ago
    I thought the difference was Investment is intended to improve the company's situation so that it performs better and kicks back some of the improvement to you. Speculation is just betting.
• cocoa19 9y ago
  Not according to Benjamin Graham, the father of value investing: An investment operation is one which, upon thorough analysis promises safety of principal and an adequate return. Operations not meeting these requirements are speculative
• nemo44x 9y ago
  You may be confusing investing with "trading". Subtle but important difference.