Enzolytics Inc (ENZC)

[Wisdom of Locke]

I stand by my statement, even under your ridicule.

ENZC is an absolute bargain if the IP in general, the initiatives in particular, is/are successful. Like any company, if ENZC creates great products and services, we all succeed.

There is an element of truth in what this poster says, though. The analogy to a casino/lotto is actually partially correct, and partially wrong. Buying any stock, (including Apple, or Tesla or Facebook or Google early on, or any stocks that go down), does indeed have an element of risk.

But, the difference is that in a casino or in a lottery, there is no tangible positive outcome. The bet is the entertainment itself. The house always wins in the long run.

Under capitalism, and the stock market in general, there are multiple differences:

1) Most parties involved want to see success. The underlying value of the company can grow, It can be a true Win/Win scenario. Casinos and lotteries are Win/Lose.

2) Human beings with agency drive the outcome. There is a management team, suppliers, partners, customers, employees, investors, etc. driving towards success.

3) Outside information differences. In a game of chance situation, there is no way to get special information that can give you insight, without cheating. In a business situation, all actors can legally check for outside information, giving insight as to what's really happening. That is where press releases, financial disclosures, company interviews, legal and regulatory filings ( patent applications!), can be analyzed to confirm progress or struggles.

Are stock market investments risky? Yes. Riskier than bonds? Absent inflation risk, Yes

But, many, many companies create tremendous wealth for investors by creating great products and services.