Re: POKER VS STOCKS
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just wondering which on couple things. these questions are for people who played/plays high limit poker and does stocks.
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Based on this, I will assume for these responses you are talking about someone with at least a 5 figure bankroll...
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1. which one is more risky
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The RISK in both Poker and Stocks is controlled by YOU.
In Poker, you determine the level you play, the game style (fixed limit, NL, SNG, MTT, other games, etc) and how you play (TAG, LAG, etc), which directly affect both the mean and standard deviation of your results, in absolute $$ terms.
In Stocks, you determine Position size (100sh vs 1Ksh vs 10ksh), time frame (1hr, 1day, 1mth, 1 yr, etc), stops, risk/reward potential, type of stocks (Large caps, Small caps, Penny stocks, Momentum stocks, etc), which directly affect the mean and standard deviation of your results.
(Note: these are just examples, not an exhaustive list of all factors affecting risk in either case)
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2. which one is more profitable and by how much
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There is significant profit to be made in both Poker and Stocks by people who are willing to put in the research and analysis time to improve their skills and learn what works.
If you are not willing to invest much time in learning the "game", then you will likely have more success in the market. The average investor in an index fund will significantly outperform a "fish" at the poker table.
At high stakes, the Market is potentially far more profitable, if only because you can get your whole bankroll in play much easier.
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3. which one is easier to beat.
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This comes back to knowledge... to a knowledgable player, both are "easy" to beat.
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