Angel investing is usually reserved for established businesses beyond the startup phase. These companies have shown promise for profits, but still need capital to develop products or grow. Because an angel’s money is on the line, they can be highly motivated to help you succeed through mentoring or by offering direct management help.Unlike a venture capital firm that uses an investment fund, angels use their own net worth. 

Compared to venture capitalists, angels may also be more patient with entrepreneurs and open to providing smaller dollar amounts for a longer time period. But they do want to see an exit strategy at some point where they can pocket their profits, typically through a public offering or an acquisition. Whatever the instrument being traded, the intended outcome is always the same: to make a profit. If you buy an instrument for less than you sell it for, you’ll make a profit. But, if you sell an instrument for less than what you bought it, you’ll make a loss. However, trading is inherently risky – and you can lose a lot more than you can afford if you don’t take the appropriate risk management steps.