Title: Is the Stock Market Rigged?
Headings: Is the Stock Market Rigged?
Is the Stock Market Rigged?
Key Takeaways
Information Asymmetry
Access to Capital
Political Influence
Mitigation Strategies
The Bottom Line

Content: Furthermore, it is important to keep a watchful eye over your investments and set a stop loss regardless of how much you like the company you own. Many people get wiped out of the stock market because they do not set stop losses on their investments. Of course, many investors use diversified index funds as an investment strategy and are considered to be more "passive" investors. Regardless of your style, monitoring your investments is good risk management. Some things are not going to be overcome no matter how much homework you do or discipline you display. Huge investment capital and political influence are examples. But one can review publications and align or at least be aware of where institutional money is going. Many publications such as Investor's Business Daily designate institutional sponsorship as a critical investing indicator. Chances are in your favor if you are buying a stock that has a rising institutional presence. It is also important to realize that markets go up and down and experience what economists refer to as exogenous shocks.