Risk Lagoon
Run the risk of profit.

Investing isn’t simply a matter of luck, time and a fishing rod. It’s also a matter of making smart choices and understanding the risks you may be taking. That way, you have the best chance of having your investment pay off.

Legend has it that Risk Lagoon is home to huge Orangefish that no one has actually seen (let alone caught) in over 30 years. If Donia had tried catching “Big Fin,” she probably would’ve wasted tons of time and bait. Instead, she took a smaller risk — and was pretty happy with the profit she made.

Bubba plopped himself down here and fished for 14 years until yesterday, when he finally snagged a gigantic Orangefish that he sold for $2,000! But if you think about it, Donia sat for three days at Investment Pier and made $45 — or $15 for each day. Bubba made $2,000 in 14 years, which is $142.85 a year, or just 39 cents for each day. Who’s better off time- and money-wise — Donia or Bubba?

Ted’s story is saddest of all. He sat next to Donia on the pier for three days without a nibble. Now that his $3 can of bait is all gone, he’s not sure whether to put any more of his money and time on the line.