These Carnival Games Explain Why You're Losing Money in the Markets

The games are rigged. We know this. But we keep playing. Perhaps we should stick to what we know works best... and take what the market is giving us.

Dear Fellow Investor,

In August 2024, I took my daughter to the State Fair.

I gave it zero stars.

I can't recommend the fair unless you study America's diabetes epidemic.

Sugar was everywhere, and deep-fried foods lined the stalls.

But what really caught my attention were the games.

The rigged carnival games people kept playing.

Something clicked as I watched someone pay repeatedly for a shot at a giant stuffed banana.

These carnival games mirror the "can't lose" ideas Wall Street sells to retail investors.

Once you see them for what they are, you can't unsee them.

Here are a few carnival games and their Wall Street counterparts that will take your money. Then, we’ll discuss how to improve your odds of winning.

The Basketball Shot: Penny Stock "Opportunities"

You've seen this basketball game.

From 20 feet away, the rim looks normal, and the distance seems "regulation."

But something feels off.