[nopardons]

What part of "COVER HIS TRADING LOSSES" don't you understand?

Do you not know what a "TRADER" does?

Yes, some uninformed people do call those who buy & sell stocks, bonds, opinions, futures etc. "gambling"; however, I doubt that that is what you meant; nor is it really "gambling".

[Paladin2]

He was likely gambling that his intelligence would soon create YUGE trading gains he could use to cover his “borrowing”.

[ratzoe]

some uninformed people do call those who buy & sell stocks, bonds, opinions, futures etc. "gambling"; however, I doubt that that is what you meant; nor is it really "gambling".

A professional trader is not a gambler, but a professional gambler is?? Seems to me both are looking for a profitable outcome. I am not seeing your point, enlighten me.