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What are some of the rules that you always follow when making a new investment? What do you ask yourself before investing?

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  1. Don't be emotional. Be analytical.
  2. Invest for the long-term. Ideally, ETA's.
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What percent of the investment will be eaten up by commissions and fees?

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Never invest in anything that you don't fully understand.

You might discover some risks that you weren't aware of. I ask myself if I really understand how the particular investment works especially if this is the first time I've invested in it.

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Never buy a stock because it has a low price.

A factor in buying the stock could be because it has a low price relative to is earnings but you shouldn't be buying it just because it has a low price.

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If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is

There are probably risks to the investment that you do not yet understand.

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Don't Buy All at Once

To maximize your profits, stage your buys over time. Use dollar-cost averaging.

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