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Podcast: Valiant Markets | International Derivatives Group
Episode: Valiant Markets - What are the disadvantages of trading in stocks?
Description: According to Valiant Markets, the disadvantages of trading in stocks are many. The volatility of the stock market is high and has been proven highly unpredictable. When you sell a stock, the price may have gone up or down drastically, so you could be losing or making money at a much faster rate than with other types of investments. If you do not diversify your portfolio, then it can be quite risky as well and could damage your wealth if the market turns too quickly against you. Also, dividends and capital gains are taxed differently than other forms of...