The Investing Path

Learn the Do's and Don'ts of Investing. Take the Right Path.

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Choose the right path and you'll likely find success and reward from your investments.  Take the wrong path and you could lose everything you've worked for and saved.  Most investors put less thought into their investing decisions than their decision to go to dinner.  As experienced investors, we've learned from our own mistakes and offer this free advice to whoever wants to read it.  We also have formal education in Investments and have worked in the investment industry.  Therefore, we can incorporate some of the investing theories and principles to create simple rules that the average investor can use to their advantage.

The difference between getting by and getting ahead is very small.  You don't have to make a lot of money, you just have to save and invest your money.  Here is a list of good and bad investing principles.  Learn them all and apply them to your everyday life and you can change your life.

The Do's / The Right Path The Don'ts / The Wrong Path
Invest Early Don't Try to Time the Market
Invest Often Don't Trade
Understand the Compounding Effect of Money Don't Procrastinate
Find More Ways to Save Money Don't Give Up
Diversify Your Investments Don't Use Margin
Start With Simple Investments and Expand Don't Chase Hot Stocks or Sectors
Have a Financial Plan Don't Speculate
Manage Investment Expenses and Fees Don't Make Large Bets
Invest to Reduce Taxes Don't Use a Financial Planner
Invest Overseas Don't Be Too Conservative
Stick With It Don't Watch Too Closely
Learn to Do Your Own Research Don't Keep a Loser
Be Objective Don't Use Technical Analysis
Invest Don't Trade Don't Dip Into Your Savings / Investments
Sell if Fundamentals Change