HOW TO BE AN INVESTOR
April 16, 2008
Lately it appears that every investor is trying to jump in the market on a Monday and be out Thursday, just in time for the highly anticipated weekend. Investors are trying to take advantage of market rallies and sector hype. Unfortunately this strategy has not worked well for most and it will continue to fail as long as we stay in this current trend.
Let’s face the facts. The markets are not going to make you money in the short term. However, they will make you money over the long term. Don’t get sucked in to this frenzy of trying to make a quick buck. It’s a complete joke. We are investors. To be successful it takes homework and time. If you take the time to research your prospects your success percentage will increase dramatically. On top of that, you might get some sleep at night.
Knowing why you invested in a company is the most important aspect. Stay true to your beliefs and if the fundamentals are in place, the tide will turn positively when the markets correct.
Finally, learn about the future and what it is bringing. If you are a resource investor you might want to research the new technology in discovering mineralization, feasibility issues, environmental concerns etc. If you are a tech stock jock, learn about what trends are expected with the new Web 2.0 – the internet is still in its infancy. These are only examples but the lesson should be clear.
“My interest is in the future, because I am going to spend the rest of my life there.”
- Charles F. Kettering
What not to do in today’s market:
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Re: HOW TO BE AN INVESTOR
O wise one !! lol lol, he does have some solid insight, no questions about ! when is the next one due out? are they written quarterly?
Re: HOW TO BE AN INVESTOR ---- tell me please!!
Blue Baron! show yourself sir,
"I'm here to give you the real story on the market today. I believe success in the market is like a gunfight; the first to shoot wins.
and just how many bullets does he have in his gun, we can't all afford to fire at every good looking target we see, we'd be broke and bullet less in no time!! and I don't know anyone who shoots 100% kill shots, not a bad view point, let me know where your gun slinging next,
Re: HOW TO BE AN INVESTOR
How about a new report o wise one?
Re: HOW TO BE AN INVESTOR
I share your sentiment that many of these investors want in and out and are trying to trade as if investing is a game, the guys making money are the ones you don't hear about, putting in the hours and demonstrating superior patience.. thanks for the read,,
Re: HOW TO BE AN INVESTOR
Maybe you can answer me this...
if you had to hedge your bets on one metal, one or two, which would it be, which commodity will last the longest in this commodity bull run..
Re: HOW TO BE AN INVESTOR/Chengjoo
Frenetic Traders never win. Never invest more than you can afford to lose and you won't make hasty decision and be aware of over confidence. Some great advice.
Re: BLUE BARON
Preach On. We've all been there and many stocks act unlike we expect but remaining true to your beliefs is what separates the strong from the weak.
Goodnight
Re: BLUE BARON
I see the point that you are trying to come across, MR BLUE BARRON. I guess in regards to your post in which you state a "persons whole life" as investor would only be relative to how old a person is. I have been in the markets for over 30 years and am used to the bulls and the bears, and history has it if you have the right stocks, if you have the time, you will come out ahead. Now if you are a new investor, or relatively new, you have recently entered the market at a point where you will learn and learn fast. Stocks that should go up dont, stocks that have gone up drop like a stone, and then there is stocks that should be no where near what they are, both on the upside and the down side. There is no rhyme or reason to this market. BUT, if we watched and listened, we would know that this was coming. The problem is that it is our nature not to take a loss, greed, maybe, stupiidity, most likely. Sometimes we sit and hope, sit and hope forever. I posted awhile ago, THE FINE ART OF SITTING STILL, it explains things well and is timeless. We are all in the market to create income, the problem many times is we havent got the luxury of a long time most of the time.
Re: HOW TO BE AN INVESTOR
Wise words that we can all use when we get a little anxious. The markets are shaky right now but patient investors will be rewarded. Believe me I know. I am a mosquito shareholder. LOL
Re: HOW TO BE AN INVESTOR
Blue Baron, you are right on the dot to emphasize the essentials of exercising due diligence. Investing, to paraphrase Warren Buffet, is about waiting for the active to hand over to those who are patient. Frenetic traders who get in and out of stocks for a quick hit and run are not necessarily better than the patient long-term investors. I would agree with you that being nimble and quick to enter each investment before the crowd descends is of the essence of increasing one's return. However in real life not everyone of us can be the early bird that catches the worm. But half a loaf is better than none of course ! I would add two riders - beware of over-confidence and avarice, and never put all your eggs in one basket. I have seen far too many family tragedies come out of mistakes made by the man of the house in this regard.