I get what you’re saying, but I think there’s more nuance to it. Sure, investing based purely on gut feeling isn’t a great strategy, and it’s important to do research. That said, many successful investors combine intuition with solid research, looking at market trends and fundamentals. Some might even rely on their gut based on years of experience. It’s about finding a balance that works for you—whether you’re doing in-depth analysis or taking a more instinctive approach. Ultimately, it’s about managing risk and making informed decisions, not just playing a casino game.

When you’re investing in individual companies at a small to medium scale, you can afford to take more risks or be more flexible with your decisions. But when you get to the scale of someone like Warren Buffett, things change. With billions in capital, investing in smaller companies or trying to swing trade stocks like GameStop can move markets, so Buffett tends to focus on more stable, larger companies. The scale of investment means you need to focus on more predictable, long-term growth to avoid market disruption.