Money Magazine

SHARES

TRADING SURGE

Frustrated gamblers turn to stocks

Share trading volumes have surged during the pandemic, as people make the most of social distancing and lockdown to try their hand at trading. But the risks facing inexperienced traders can have devastating financial and mental implications.

“Trading volumes peaked at one of the highest levels yet,

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