The drawback is it can be both difficult and risky to see profits consistently because of how quickly the market can move and how unexpected news and announcements can impact an investment in the short term.
The lure of short-term investing is the potential to replace your current income with revenue made through buying and selling your investments. The drawback is it can be both difficult and risky to see profits consistently because of how quickly the market can move and how unexpected news and announcements can impact an investment in the short term.