The Difference Between Trading and Investing

There's no clear line between what counts as trading and what counts as investing, but the two are nonetheless very different practices, and most investors are best served avoiding the former. Why? We answer that question in today's video.

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This channel is for education purposes only and is not affiliated with any financial institution. Richard Coffin is not registered to provide investment advice and as such does not provide recommendations on The Plain Bagel - those looking for investment advice should seek out a registered professional. Richard is not responsible for investment actions taken by viewers.

[ChristopherAbelman]

Becoming a good trader takes time and patience. When i first got into trading i was liquidated twice, and lost my entire mortgage deposit. I could have given up, but decided to learn how to trade and put it into practice. 4 years later and i am glad i made that decision.

[MatthewCorper]

Having a good plan towards breaking free financially is absolutely a good thing there are quite a good number of plans one can actually take pending on your clearity and how convenient/conversant you are with it. Nevertheless building a better tomorrow demand absolutely concentration, commitment, diligence and experience from either you or someone mentoring you on how to achieve set goals, as a matter of fact many successes still ballsdown to a good mentorship and guide, with awareness like these it shouldn't be any more a problem to compell one but rather encouraged one to make a good plan toward the future.

[julieta]

everyone starts as a trader. When the stock keeps dropping they become investors.

[Tipberends]

Just reached 21.000 after 1 year of savings and now 3 months of steadily investing in ETF.
Can't wait to reach 100k.
Zero debt, zero credit card ever.
Piano teacher

[cloudyblaze]

I'm a total beginner but it's hard for me to build confidence. I want to invest 70k over a one month span, but I want to be strategic about doing it. Any stock suggestions?

[alexsteven.m]

I sometimes wonder how successful investors manage to accumulate enormous wealth from their investment endeavours because I am an avid investor. I currently have equity from a recent house sale that exceeds $545K, but I'm not sure what to do with my money next. Is now the right moment to buy stocks, or should I wait for a better opportunity?

[gabrielortiz]

Buy Low, Sell High, Hold When It's Tight, Cry When The Market Closes For The Night.

[AnishChari]

In short: Traders rapidly buy and sell a stock many times, Investors buy a stock once and sell it once after many years.

[debrab]

Our economy struggling with uncertainties, housing issues, foreclosures, global fluctuations, and pandemic aftermath, causing instability. Rising inflation, sluggish growth, and trade disruptions need urgent attention from all sectors to restore stability and stimulate growth.

[Henry-lbyd]

Buying a stock is easy but buying the right stock without a time-tested strategy is incredibly hard. Hence what are the best stock to buy now or put on a a watchlist? I've been trying to grow my profilio of $560k for sometime now, my major challenges is not knowing the best entry and exit i would greatly appreciate any suggestions.

[Riggsnic_co]

Great video, I've been interested in investing ever since I came across articles of people making up to $150, 000 and more in this period, thanks for the video but is it really possible for a retail investor to achieve this in months?

[Aziz__]

51% of traders think this year would favor stocks, mutual funds, and other equity-based investments, despite Treasury yields and other safer cash-like investments paying big. I’m looking for opportunities in the market that could fetch me $1m ahead of retirement by 2025

[LenaSchweizer-ffxy]

My wife and I are directors of our farm business and own property, plus small pensions. I am nearly 55, my wife is 52.
We have started to save to retire from the farm, and possibly live on rental income, I'd really appreciate you go LIVE and talk about how to earn passive income online and retire comfortably, let’s say $1M.

[NaveenKumar-brwb]

This video is suddenly popped into my recommendations and it was truly worth 10 minutes. Great video The Plain Bagel. Keep doing the work.

[NikhLogic]

Investing is like a marriage
Trading is like a one night stand
LOL. That is far the best analogy I have heard in years! Excellent video! Thank you for sharing this!

[BradKaellner]

Traders focus on stock prices in the short term. Investors focus on business prospects in the long term.

[anashammoudeh]

By far, this is the best video explaining the difference between a stock and a share! Your explanation is brief and direct to the point. I loved it!

[billpauljones]

Investing is long-term and involves lesser risk, while trading is short-term and involves high risk. Both earn profits, but traders frequently earn more profit compared to investors when they make the right decisions, and the market is performing accordingly

[andrewjkiller]

Thanks for these videos. I'm new to investing in stock and these videos are the best out there for explaining the market without a bunch of hype and unrealistic expectations

[difencrosby]

I’m a full time trader (3 years). Investing is easier. Trading is work.