Mining is also an investment, so it just depends on you and how well you are willing to go about any type of investment you wish to do. So many people believe in just buying and holding for long looking forward to the increase in value. However, with mining and a solid set up most especially in a place with lower electricity fee, mining can be profitable.

Once you can have your return on investment back, the rest is just free coins every now and then until you decide you want no more. Mining comes with its own cons too so do not think it is just that easy.