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Re:Ask HN: How did your startup change after an exit? by ceejayoz on Sunday October 13, 2019 @11:11AM (#21240776)
The same is true for Blackjack. The house has a 0.5% edge if played properly, so as long as you're not making bets that are most of your capital, it'll take a long time to go bankrupt.

Meanwhile, trading stocks on margin...

Re:Ask HN: How did your startup change after an exit? by zannaxy on Sunday October 13, 2019 @11:57AM (#21241061)
Remember: Stocks that don't pay dividends are not an asset, they are a time capsule you hope is bigger by the time you unearth it.