1️⃣ What is “Long” in trading?

Long = Buy first, sell later at higher price.

Example:

You buy a stock at 100 rupees

Price goes to 120 rupees

You sell → 20 rupees profit

But if price falls to 80 rupees and you sell → 20 rupees loss

So in long trading: 👉 You want price to go UP

2️⃣ What is “Short” (Short Sell)?

Short = Sell first, buy later at lower price.

You make money when price goes DOWN.

Example:

Stock price is 100

You “sell” at 100 (borrowed share)

Price falls to 70

You buy back at 70

Profit = 30

But if price goes to 130:

You must buy back at 130

Loss = 30

So in short trading: 👉 You want price to go DOWN

3️⃣ How does investment work?

Investment means:

You put money in stock, gold, property, crypto etc.

You wait for value to increase over time.

You earn profit from price increase or dividends.

It works because companies grow, economy grows, prices increase over time.

4️⃣ Why does loss happen?

Loss happens because:

Market goes opposite direction

Bad news about company

Economic crisis

Fear & panic selling

No proper knowledge

Emotional decisions

Using too much risk (leverage)

Trading is risky. It is not guaranteed profit.

5️⃣ Is it benefit or waste of money?

It depends.

If: ✔ You learn properly

✔ You manage risk

✔ You invest long term

✔ You don't use money you can't afford to lose

Then it can build wealth slowly.

But if: ❌ You trade without knowledge

❌ You follow tips blindly

❌ You try to get rich fast

❌ You use borrowed money

Then yes, money can be wasted.

Important Truth

Trading is like a business, not gambling.

It requires:

Knowledge

Patience

Risk management

Emotional control

Most beginners lose because they think it is easy money.

💢If you want, I can explain:

Difference between trading and investing

How beginners should start safely

Or how to avoid big losses