7/4/26 – Shiur 566 – Stock Market Investing: How Much Risk Is Too Much?
Podcast:Halacha Headlines Published On: Fri Jul 03 2026 Description: Is it wise to buy stocks based on a “hot tip”? When does investing cross the line into gambling? How does halacha view margin investing (borrowing money to invest)? What is the status of trading options and other derivatives? Is it permitted to invest in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies? Is there a way to realistically double your money without taking on significant risk? Host: Ari Wasserman with Rabbi Daniel Rapp – Dayan at the Beis Din of America, Maggid Shiur at RIETS – 12:08 with Mr. Morris Smith – Former Manager of the Fidelity Magellan Fund – 38:20 with Mrs. Stacey Zrihen – Senior Director of Coaching for Living Smarter Jewish and Senior Financial Advisor for Achiezer – 1:15:15 Conclusions and Takeaways – 1:29:55 מראי מקומות