Investing is a way to potentially grow your wealth overtime but it is true that it is not a guaranteed formula to get quick in short or long term. There are numerous examples, such ENRON, FTX and LUNA, serves as reminder that investing is always associated with risk, and companies can face financial distress, and even can go bankrupt, resulting in investors losing their hard earned money. There are several factors those can influence the outcome of investment decision, such as timing of investment, individual's expertise level, market conditions,  overall state of the economy and natural disasters. In order to achieve your financial gola, it is important to carefully establish your strategy in consultation with financial advisors, and evaluate your risk tolerance level before making any investment decision.