# Investing Isn’t Gambling – Hold Index Funds for Decades and Cap Bets at 5%

- Source: Money Crashers
- Published: 2026-11-06T02:37:37+00:00
- Category: Markets
- Original: https://www.moneycrashers.com/stock-market-investing-gambling/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/investing-isn-t-gambling-hold-index-funds-for-decades-and-cap-bets-at--3a3498/

Owning a diversified stock fund for years isn’t gambling. The companies in a fund earn profits that give it a positive average return, while casinos set up their games so players lose on average. Put your long-term money in the fund, and keep bets on next week’s price to a small slice you could lose entirely. Source

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