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Is Investing In Stock Like A Roll Of The Dice?

Buying shares of stock can feel like a roll of the dice, but the difference to me between the two risks – and let it be noted that they are both risks – is that you do not have a full view of all sides of the dice when they settle, nor as much control, as you do with the companies in which you choose to invest.  I stress here the word “invest” and make note that it is not the same as a “trade” of stock.  Investing is for a longer-term …