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Most investors are making the same costly mistake — and it has nothing to do with picking the wrong stocks

Most investors are making the same costly mistake — and it has nothing to do with picking the wrong stocks
MarketWatch Monday 17 August 2026, 14:57 UTC By Michael Sincere 1 min read
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Studies showing younger investors believe gambling is a reasonable path to wealth creation, and not all that different from investing, “concerns me deeply,” Liz Ann Sonders said.

Studies showing younger investors believe gambling is a reasonable path to wealth creation, and not all that different from investing, “concerns me deeply,” Liz Ann Sonders said.
Liz Ann Sonders (PERSON)
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