Speculation and Gambling

1. Speculation and Gambling
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2. Speculation
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Make
money in
both rising
and falling
markets
Not genuine
investors
Price
differentials
Buy and
sell
stocks in
order to
profit
Not in
holding the
securities
for longer
period

3. Speculation
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Speculation is the buying of an asset or financial
instrument with the hope that the price of the
asset or financial instrument will increase in the
future. ...
They also tend to be more active market traders
– often seeking to profit from short-term price
fluctuations – as opposed to being “buy and
hold” investors.

4. Types of Speculators
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Bull
Bear Stag
Lame
Duck

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6. Answer to the question
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The way each animal attacks
its opponents!
How does a bull attack?

7. Answer to the question
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How does a bull
attack?
A bull would thrust
its horn into the air

8. Answer to the question
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How does a
bear attack?

9. Answer to the question
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How does a bear
attack?
A swipes down its
opponent

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14. Investment and Speculation
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Length of
commitment
Purpose of
investment
Amount of
Risk
Type of
return
expected
Marketability
of assets
Types of
contact

15. Investment and Speculation
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Nature of
investment
media
Types of
analysis
Attitude
of the
investor
Type of
purchase
Sources
of Income

16. Gambling
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Gambling (also known as betting) is the
wagering of money or something of
value (referred to as "the stakes") on an
event with an uncertain outcome, with
the primary intent of winning money or
material goods.

17. Features of Gambling
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Highly risky activity
Thrill & Excitement
Never stops gambling while winning
Typical, chronic and repetitive experience
Absorbs all other interests

18. Investment and Gambling
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Basis
Existence of risk
Degree of risk
Amount of return
Nature of media

19. Investment and Gambling
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Attitude
Nature of Activity
Type of analysis
Risk level

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