Most active share traders will fail to beat the market, and would do better in index funds. (monevator.com)
However, value investment has a strong case for it and highlights what I feel is the most important part of being a successful share trader and that is that you must know your company well, inside and out, everything that you can ascertain about the company to see whether it warrants an investment or not. (financialtrading.com)
Portfolio owners and share traders certainly are investors. (moneysmart.gov.au)