If You're Tempted by Powerball, Why Not Consider Archer Aviation Stock Instead?

There's a certain allure to so-called "overnight" success stories, whether the protagonist is an artist, an athlete, or some other figure. Yet the reality is that these rags-to-riches narratives rarely unfold overnight.This same misplaced fascination often manifests in investing. Many people chase the "next big thing" by buying speculative penny stocks, or by employing complex strategies using options and derivatives. Too often, however, these approaches end in disappointment -- leaving investors wary of the stock market.Curiously, the lottery doesn't seem to inspire the same skepticism. Is the psychology of buying a lottery ticket different from the psychology of investing in stocks? And is an investment in an early-stage, pre-revenue business like Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) more promising or more risky than playing the lottery? Let's find out.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool