This! I am convinced that with a lot of careful work, you can beat the market a little. But to do so, you've got to work at it more than full time. To get paid

This! I am convinced that with a lot of careful work, you can beat the market a little. But to do so, you've got to work at it more than full time. To get paid for your time, you've got to be working with a ton of money so that a 1-2% beat gives you a good salary. Otherwise, just invest in the major indices, diversify your portfolio so that it's appropriate for your current and future needs, and do something else with your life.