One Rule in Investing

The number one rule in investing is never buy what you do not understand.

If it is a company do you under the risk? Do you know how they make their money? Do you know how much debt they have? If they pay dividends, do you know if they can afford their dividends? Do you know if the current stock price is reasonable?

If an ETF, do you understand the products this ETF holds? Do you know what fees you will be paying? Do you know how they will make or lose money?

If a Mutual Fund, do you understand what products this Mutual Fund holds. Do you know what fees you will be paying? Do you know how they will make or lose money?

On my other blog I wrote yesterday about Bird Construction Inc (TSX-BDT, OTC-BIRDF) ... learn more. Next, I will write about Element Fleet Management Corp (TSX-EFN, OTC-ELEEF) ... learn more on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 around 5 pm.

This blog is meant for educational purposes only and is not to provide investment advice. Before making any investment decision, you should always do your own research or consult an investment professional. I do research for my own edification and I am willing to share. I write what I think and I may or may not be correct.

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