No, it's not like gambling. Unlike in a casino, the returns and value of stocks are loosely coupled to the real economy. If stock values grow quicker than the

No, it's not like gambling. Unlike in a casino, the returns and value of stocks are loosely coupled to the real economy. If stock values grow quicker than the economy, then we should expect a correction, because of that loose coupling. Of course, markets can stay irrational longer than we can stay solvent, so I wouldn't try to time it.