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Charlie Munger

Acquired

CHAPTER

Gambling and Algorithmic Trading in Retail Markets

This chapter explores the similarities between gambling and retail stock trading, highlighting how many traders approach the market without a true understanding of the companies involved. It critiques algorithmic trading practices and suggests necessary reforms to the taxation of short-term gains to address the psychological impacts on investors and market dynamics.

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