If you have a lot of funds then staking options will be good because the risk of loss is small, but make sure you choose stable staking and large trading volume, don't choose low volume staking coins and not the stable coin category because you will lose asset value, but some choose investments because more profitable and free to trade those coins anytime.
Actually, if you are not yet an expert in trading, it is better to really look for options and staking is quite very wise to do because as you said the risk is indeed smaller but also the income is not that big and commensurate with the situation.
if you already know trading, of course it is the best choice with big risks and also lucrative income. so everything is always good and bad, it just depends on how to make the best choice according to your abilities and available funds.