Peter...IMHO..not "savvy" but trading/investing style. Nothing wrong with "gambling" as long as you wish to take the calculated risk...larger you go ...the greater risk both to the upside and downside.
I agree with you...at this point in the news cycle...it appears to be a greater risk being out...even for a trade...
been there done that...when you are trying to build up an account it is a legitimate strategy as long as you weigh the timing risk.