Avoid Hot Stocks In Hot Industries.

The List Of Qualities (an Investor Should Have) Include Patience, Self-reliance, Common Sense, A Tolerance For Pain, Open-mindedness, Detachment, Persistence, Humility, Flexibility, A Willingness To Do Independent Research, An Equal Willingness To Admit Mistakes, And The Ability To Ignore General Panic.

There Are Substantial Rewards For Adopting A Regular Routine Of Investing And Following It No Matter What, And Additional Rewards For Buying More Shares When Most Investors Are Scared Into Selling.

Often, There Is No Correlation Between The Success Of A Company's Operations And The Success Of Its Stock Over A Few Months Or Even A Few Years. In The Long Term, There Is A 100 Percent Correlation Between The Success Of The Company And The Success Of Its Stock. This Disparity Is The Key To Making Money; It Pays To Be Patient, And To Own Successful Companies.

In The Long Run, A Portfolio Of Well Chosen Stocks And/or Equity Mutual Funds Will Always Outperform A Portfolio Of Bonds Or A Money-market Account. In The Long Run, A Portfolio Of Poorly Chosen Stocks Won't Outperform The Money Left Under The Mattress.

Investing Is Fun And Exciting, But Dangerous If You Don't Do Any Work.