8 "TIPS" on Investing

1. Do not be emotional
- detach decision making from emotion
- do not be too "attached" to any particular stock or instrument
- get the facts and make independent decisions

2. Have an objective (Target/Goal)
- know why you are investing
- set target prices to buy/sell in dollar (ringgit) and percentage terms

3. Do not stretch yourself too thin
- have manageable number of stocks in your portfolio
- do not overtrade - general rule - invest with what you can afford to lose

4. Be informed
- reading news
- visit Bursa Malaysia website for latest announcements

5. Be disciplined
- patience is a virtue
- trading principles: (a) cut loss when wrong - no one is bigger than the  market; (b) let profits run

6. Be prepared
- preparation - practice
- treat rumours carefully

7. Stay our wheen in doubt
- market is always there
- many stocks - choice is there

8. Take Action
- after enought paper trading, get real
- for seasoned traders - need to constantly review