Gambling and investing are closer than ever for young investors. Here’s how to protect your portfolio from your sportsbook.0

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• September 5, 2026

For young investors, the line between investing and gambling has never been easier to blur. You can place a bet or make a trade on the same device, and almost instantaneously know exactly where you stand. A recent survey from financial services firm Betterment inspired a flurry of headlines about how 26% of Gen Z