"Playing games with other peoples' money (and getting a resume/credibility boost no matter what happens) isn't nearly as risky ..." Changing the subject a bit.

"Playing games with other peoples' money (and getting a resume/credibility boost no matter what happens) isn't nearly as risky ..." Changing the subject a bit... Having been a trader, I think that's a major problem with our system. A trader today rarely has his own skin in the game. Or even the firms skin in most cases. It's hella easier to make VERY risky bets with other people money.