You might make some gains here and there as side income but you're investing to make money and lots of it. Very few know how to do this if you don't buy at the ideal low and don't sell at the ideal high you will make very little and often end up with a loss. The best investment strategy is know what you are doing and let the market come to you, if you chase the market your chance of loss goes off the charts. Money is difficult to make and easy to lose, help yourself and make it difficult to lose, which means setting your ideal entry and exit.