Excessive trading, a gambling disorder in its own right? A case study on a French disordered gamblers cohort

摘要: Abstract Introduction Trading and gambling appear to share some similarities. Indeed, traders can get professionally involved in high-risk types of trading as if it were gambling. This research explores whether excessive be conceptualized a subset disorders. Objective To better acknowledge the existence an addictive-like behavior discuss its phenomenological similarities with Methods The data 8 out cohort 221 outpatients seeking treatment our Problem Gambling unit analyzed. Results Our case series revealed important disorders terms diagnosis, trajectory comorbidities. Like many disordered gamblers, this study experienced number small early wins, chased their losses, ended up losing control over money they invested. All them invested very risky stocks associated short-term leading potential large gains, but also significant losses. structure itself two activities (gambling trading) is close. Conclusion results tended support idea Investing not form gambling, people gamble investments. Several observations recommendations made: (i) conduct researches; (ii) build validate specific assessment tools; (iii) develop strategies for prevention treatment; (iv) more rigorous studies clarify what we named behavior.