The Investing Path

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Don't Trade Stocks or the Stock Market

Trading is NOT investing and traders rarely ever make the kind of money investors make.  Always stick to fundamental research and stock analysis.  Don't try to read charts and make trades based on information you think no one else has.  The stock market is efficient and you will be wrong as many times as you are right.  Trading stocks increases your tax rates (short term versus long term) and your investment expenses and will also vastly lower the returns on your money.  Find investments you like and stick with them for the long haul.
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