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The cautionary tale of a recovering day trading addict

The Indicator from Planet Money

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The Gamble of Day Trading

This chapter examines the addictive allure of day trading, likening it to gambling through the lens of popular trading apps like Robinhood and Webull. It discusses the psychological factors that attract investors to high-risk stocks and options, often resulting in significant losses for inexperienced traders.

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