Is it wrong to borrow money to take advantage of financial opportunities that presents itself?

[Kross]

There are times that some investment opportunities just open up and it requires some financial investment. You don't have the funds at hand and it is a limited time kind of opportunity.

Is it right or wrong to borrow money to take advantage of such investment opportunities?

 

[King Belieal]

I think it is a smart move to take borrow and invest in something that is sure to yield and is time limited. That's proactiveness.

 

[Augusta]

For me it is not wrong provided it is to help make more money I would pay back even from.tjr profit I would be making

 

[Trush Jodie]

It would definitely be short term, so you can payback when the investment yields returns. Even if it is long term, and it is sure, borrow and pay back gradually.

 

[Suba]

Many investment experts use borrowed funds from brokers to trade short and long positions. However, if you're a beginner, taking out a loan for investment is certainly not recommended due to price fluctuations and the very high risk of loss.

 

[Nomad]

Borrowing money, even when you have to pay interest, is never wrong as long as you are using it to put into something that will get you better returns.

 

[eLdavis]

I don't think there is anything wrong with this move though, at the end of the day, it mostly depends on if you can pay back.

 

[King Belieal]

Sometimes, it is not really right to borrow money for any investment because that is risky. What if the business close down or they're not able to make sales and make good returns? I think this is where savings could help to a greater extent.