RE: I agree with Noel.30 Jan 2023 16:13
So is crossing the road. We do so without thought because we do not worry about the odds of getting knocked over. Deltic (and every other stock on the market) has an element of risk. We reduce the risk of failure by researching.
I have to disagree with your analogy of red / black. That has preset odds (50/50, no?) Like tossing a coin. We are well past that stage. Now the odds are much more favourable ... but it's still a gamble, of course. Investing in shares, regardless of the company, always has a level of risk.
Perhaps 1% interest in a deposit account might be more to your taste?