Chapitre 51: Evil Practices

"They only released their energy drinks this year," I continued, "and they are only available in big cities. But the sales were quite amazing last quarter. They will definitely expand, and the brand they've been building will start to get engraved in people's minds."

"Then you're not a trader at all; you're more of a long-term investor."

"Not exactly," I answered. "I look for events that could wake those stocks up and try to leverage the movement on them in the short term, using options for example."

Mark nodded. "You're playing the volatility without the heavy capital investment."

"Exactly."

"As long as your research on the companies is actually based on facts and is plausible, I can see how that can work," Mark said, leaning back in his chair. "But in my opinion, it's almost impossible to know which of the hundred small companies will actually succeed."