I'm not a gambling person and wouldn't chance it on the Stock Market. I have two relatives who lost quite a bit of money in the high stakes of Stock Market.
I have for many years had monies in the 'no risk' part though, and have plodded along with this very nicely and it has accrued over the years.
Ok it's not been a 'get rich quick' investment but still made a great little nest egg ------ now what to spend it on ------oh up pops daughter who says muuuuum
If we are in for a recession it won't affect it but obviously it won't make anything either - may just have to answer daughter and say 'Yes what do you want now'!!!!