Group 1 - The core argument is that investing with a small amount of money through gambling or speculation is fundamentally flawed and lacks statistical probability of success [3][4][6] - Gambling-style investing places the principal at high risk for low probability events, leading to potential total loss rather than guaranteed gains [3][4] - Successful long-term investors rarely achieve wealth through gambling; instead, they rely on consistent, value-based investment strategies [4][5] Group 2 - The psychological aspect of believing in speculation over value investing can lead to a dangerous cycle where initial success reinforces poor investment habits [4][5] - If an investor experiences significant gains through speculation, they are less likely to revert to value investing, further entrenching their speculative behavior [5][6] - The notion that having limited funds justifies gambling is misleading; value investing should be pursued regardless of current financial status [6]