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MA's AG is going after Robinhood for preying on inexperienced investors. Stuff like giving options trading to people with no idea what it is -- (link)

Posted by decline (aka Decline) Dec 16 '20, 07:17

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https://twitter.com/jasonzweigwsj/status/1339225991651225601 (twitter.com)

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Buying calls and selling puts, at least there's a limit to your potential losses. -- nm - Reagen Dec 16, 07:34
Was that bad? Should they not have done that? -- nm - znufrii Dec 16, 07:23
time for kilbo to cash in -- nm - JaxSean Dec 16, 07:22
Caveat emptor? -- nm - ty97 Dec 16, 07:20 4
- There's part of me that thinks the same. A casino or a sports book doesn't ask if you know what you're doing. The current stock market seems so far - JD Dec 16, 08:45 1
  - With gambling, at least you're only ever out what you wager. - Reagen Dec 16, 09:07
- I don't think so. reme,ber when calls and puts were first introduced at the HSX, how confusing it was? imagine that with real money. - amanda jeans Dec 16, 08:33 1
  - yeah and stuff like 'Hey! you can now trade options! Here's a link to an Investorpedia article on it' just doesn't cut it -- nm - decline Dec 16, 08:35

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