The answer is yes, and no.
Are you investing in the stock market as a method of making fast money Then…no. What if you are investing in the stock market with advanced knowledge and acceptance of risk? Then…possibly?
A better solution than the stock market (possibly)
For many people, the stock market is a huge risk that holds a lot of possibility, but it may be too much to handle.
Instead, why not use a safer method of investing in stocks and global currencies, without the extreme cost of entry and difficulty of the stock market? Sounds a lot better to me.
There are many retirement investment accounts to select from, including 401(k) and IRA accounts, than can be safer for you. These are made up of stocks, currencies and even real estate. The risk is lower because of the dilution in various industries and specific companies.
Plus, with a 401(k) in particular, if your employer offers matching, you get free money! Usually, up to a certain amount, your employer will match the amount you contribute on a one for one basis.