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64% of Men Who Make This Investing Move Feel Like "Failures." Do This With Your Money Instead.

Instead of being a day trader, be a long-term investor to build long-term wealth.

64% of Men Who Make This Investing Move Feel Like "Failures." Do This With Your Money Instead.

Published August 15, 2026 · Category: Finance

Overview

When the stock market is going through boom times, it's understandable that some people might feel tempted to day trade -- buying and selling stocks based on short-term market moves or overpriced hype. If it seems like lots of other people are getting rich quick in the stock market, some people might feel a sense of "fear of missing out (FOMO)."

Young men can be particularly vulnerable to the allure of risky investment behavior. But a recent survey found that day trading can be bad for your mental health.

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Let's look at why day trading can be bad for people, and what young investors should do instead.

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Originally published at www.fool.com.

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