For the same reason those tens of thousands of people trugged thru the snow for a thousand miles in search of gold. You alway think you can defy the odds. Thats the nature of the ego.
i'm suprised no one has said "because its fun and they love the thrill." And the 'pnl' is just a way to keep score.
Why do 90% of small businesses fail? Lack of a good business plan ... poor marketing ... undercapitalized ... poor service ... Traders lose for some of the same reasons ... undercapitalized ... lack of discipline ... poor money management skills ... poor work ethic ... Why are people allowed to go to Vegas and lose $$$? With your logic they should take some training in how to play blackjack or any other "game" they want to play. Why are people allowed to buy lottery tickets week after week? It's a choice ...
No, it should be illegal. Free markets should be abolished.We should have a planned economy governed by people like Bush, Pelosi, Kennedy, Clintons, Soros, Buffet and other lefty assholes. P.S. What a stupid question.