VaahegurooJeeKaaKhaalsaaVaahegurooJeeKeeFateh!
What are the sangat's views on GurSikhs investing money in the Stock Market? I personally do not do it and never have. But recently a co-worker asked me if I ever invest in anything. (I invest in Naam! haha). It got me thinking.
To me, it seems similar to a form of gambling. Your money can increase or decrease, but you have no real control over it. If you invest 'x' dollars in a stock, and it goes up, then you may make 'y' extra money. Buy what did you do to earn that 'y' amount? Sure, you may have had the wisdom or insight to pick the correct stock or company, but is that money made through your own honest hard work? There seem to be underlying hints of karma here. If you gain so much extra, then you may lose it the next day. And what do we really know about a corporation's inner workings? Maybe they treat some employees unfairly. Maybe they have some other financial support or partnerships with companies who practice anti-Gurmat things (like tobacco or alcohol companies).
What if a company or stock is found which you know to be a "safe investment?" Would a GurSikh invest his or her earnings? What are the sangat's thoughts?
VaahegurooJeeKaaKhaalsaaVaahegurooJeeKeeFateh!
Tarnveer Singh