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The proper term would be "speculating", not gambling.

• throwawaymath 8y ago
  Assuming you're not being facetious, while that's technically correct it's probably better to assume an individual trading forex is gambling rather than engaging in legitimate and well-informed speculation. Likewise for options trading.
  • marketgod 8y ago
    Options trading is a skill. Poker is a much harder but I hate seeing people say options trading is gambling. You just need to find an advantage. I am not the most skilled developer, I definitely wouldn't get a job at a FANG with my skills, but I was able to build a strategy that works wonders for me with the skills I have. If people on here use their skill, they can play with the data, use TA, and find an edge, maybe better than mine.
  • cerberusss 8y ago
    Nope, not meant as facetious, just meant to nudge the OP into looking up the meaning of "to speculate". I agree with your assessment that it's only technically correct, though. Plus I read your other reply; very helpful!