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4 Signs You're About to Invest in the Wrong Stock

Motley Fool2021-04-23

Your goal in buying stocks should be to assemble a diverse investment mix that leads to long-term wealth. But if you buy the wrong stocks, you'll only set yourself back on reaching your goals. With ...

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DragonKC
·2021-04-25
Always study stock price movement for past 3 months to a year before buying any stock. Buy stock progressive instead of one go.
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AhKeong
·2021-04-25
Good read for many. I made the same mistakes too.
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EdInvesting
·2021-04-25
Good read
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DKHT20042021
·2021-04-25
Useful insights
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- WeiKeong:
  Agreed!
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Ethanchua
·2021-04-25
Timely read
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Venus888
·2021-04-25
Good article. pls like and comment. thanks
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- Bronnie:
  Indeed
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scout7211
·2021-04-25
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Crystle
·2021-04-25
Really useful read for someone new like me
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- Ljoney:
  Likewise, intereting read
  
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BeHappy
·2021-04-25
Noted with thanks.
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天天有錢賺
·2021-04-25
Now I know
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- 天天有錢賺:
  Cool
  2021-04-25
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yl2021
·2021-04-25
Please like & comments. Thanks
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- Ddsl:
  Nice Reply plS
  2021-04-25
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- MQ123:
  ok
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claratan
·2021-04-25
Nice
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Shadowrider
·2021-04-25
Should have read this earlier
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kevinlaisq
·2021-04-25
Please comment and like
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- yl2021:
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Jon000
·2021-04-25
Comment n like pls
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KLxx
·2021-04-25
Relevant points
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- pandajojo:
  Interesting article. Like n comment
  2021-04-25
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chloectf
·2021-04-25
Good to know
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zenthekid
·2021-04-24
Yolo
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LuciusCY
·2021-04-24
Yes
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Annalz
·2021-04-24
哈哈😄
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Going this route could spell the difference between accumulating a lot of wealth in your lifetime and losing money in the stock market -- in the near term, as well as the long run.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"langContent":"EN"},{"id":375186114,"gmtCreate":1619315740438,"gmtModify":1634274311687,"author":{"id":"3579764463709225","authorId":"3579764463709225","authorIdStr":"3579764463709225","name":"AhKeong","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/f27be5afef046299d1fb9e6aa1d2ce9d","vip":1,"crmLevel":2,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"idStr":"3579764463709225"},"htmlText":"Good read for many.&nbsp; I made the same mistakes too.&nbsp;&nbsp;","listText":"Good read for many.&nbsp; I made the same mistakes too.&nbsp;&nbsp;","text":"Good read for many. 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With that in mind, here are a few warning signs that you may be about to invest in a stock that's not a good fit for you.</p>\n<h2>1. You haven't done your research</h2>\n<p>It's sometimes OK to buy a new gadget on a whim. But with stocks, not so much.</p>\n<p>Rather, it's important to research each stock you buy to make sure the company behind it is not only financially sound, but also that it has decent growth potential. If you jump on a stock without looking into it at all, you may end up regretting that decision.</p>\n<p class=\"t-img-caption\"><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/6ac797d9ed29804f7fea3e96212d91a6\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"466\"><span>Image source: Getty Images.</span></p>\n<h2>2. You're following media hype</h2>\n<p>Meme stocks have been popular this year, but many of the companies behind them are rather speculative, which could translate into a poor investment for you. Rather than buy the stocks that everyone keeps talking about and the internet seems to be all over, aim to find solid companies with strong earnings and an established record of managing their cash well.</p>\n<h2>3. You're acting on emotion instead of logic</h2>\n<p>If you're a big fan of a certain company's product, you may be inclined to buy its stock. Investing in companies that have business models you understand is a good idea. But that's not the same thing as buying a stock simply because you like or use a specific product.</p>\n<p>While you can use your knowledge of a certain product as a starting point, you should also thoroughly research the company in question to make sure it does a good job of preserving cash flow and keeping debt to a manageable level, among other things.</p>\n<h2>4. 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Going this route could spell the difference between accumulating a lot of wealth in your lifetime and losing money in the stock market -- in the near term, as well as the long run.</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>4 Signs You're About to Invest in the Wrong Stock</title>\n<style type=\"text/css\">\na,abbr,acronym,address,applet,article,aside,audio,b,big,blockquote,body,canvas,caption,center,cite,code,dd,del,details,dfn,div,dl,dt,\nem,embed,fieldset,figcaption,figure,footer,form,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,header,hgroup,html,i,iframe,img,ins,kbd,label,legend,li,mark,menu,nav,\nobject,ol,output,p,pre,q,ruby,s,samp,section,small,span,strike,strong,sub,summary,sup,table,tbody,td,tfoot,th,thead,time,tr,tt,u,ul,var,video{ font:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:baseline;border:0 }\nbody{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#999; background:transparent; }\n.wrapper{ overflow:hidden;word-break:break-all;padding:10px; }\nh1,h2{ font-weight:normal; line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:.6em; }\nh3,h4,h5,h6{ line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:1em; }\nh1{ font-size:24px; }\nh2{ font-size:20px; }\nh3{ font-size:18px; }\nh4{ font-size:16px; }\nh5{ font-size:14px; }\nh6{ font-size:12px; }\np,ul,ol,blockquote,dl,table{ margin:1.2em 0; }\nul,ol{ margin-left:2em; }\nul{ list-style:disc; }\nol{ list-style:decimal; }\nli,li p{ margin:10px 0;}\nimg{ max-width:100%;display:block;margin:0 auto 1em; }\nblockquote{ color:#B5B2B1; border-left:3px solid #aaa; padding:1em; }\nstrong,b{font-weight:bold;}\nem,i{font-style:italic;}\ntable{ width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:1px;margin:1em 0;font-size:.9em; }\nth,td{ padding:5px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #aaa; }\nth{ font-weight:bold;background:#5d5d5d; }\n.symbol-link{font-weight:bold;}\n/* header{ border-bottom:1px solid #494756; } */\n.title{ margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.3;color:#ddd; }\n.meta {color:#5e5c6d;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 .5em; }\na{text-decoration:none; color:#2a4b87;}\n.meta .head { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden}\n.head .h-thumb { width: 30px; height: 30px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%; float: left;}\n.head .h-content { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 9px; float: left;}\n.head .h-name {font-size: 13px; color: #eee; margin: 0;}\n.head .h-time {font-size: 11px; color: #7E829C; margin: 0;line-height: 11px;}\n.small {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.9); -webkit-transform: scale(0.9); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.smaller {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.8); -webkit-transform: scale(0.8); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.bt-text {font-size: 12px;margin: 1.5em 0 0 0}\n.bt-text p {margin: 0}\n</style>\n</head>\n<body>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<header>\n<h2 class=\"title\">\n4 Signs You're About to Invest in the Wrong Stock\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2021-04-23 22:16 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/04/23/4-signs-youre-about-to-invest-in-the-wrong-stock/><strong>Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>Your goal in buying stocks should be to assemble a diverse investment mix that leads to long-term wealth. But if you buy the wrong stocks, you'll only set yourself back on reaching your goals. With ...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/04/23/4-signs-youre-about-to-invest-in-the-wrong-stock/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{".IXIC":"NASDAQ Composite",".DJI":"道琼斯",".SPX":"S&P 500 Index"},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/04/23/4-signs-youre-about-to-invest-in-the-wrong-stock/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2129359569","content_text":"Your goal in buying stocks should be to assemble a diverse investment mix that leads to long-term wealth. But if you buy the wrong stocks, you'll only set yourself back on reaching your goals. With that in mind, here are a few warning signs that you may be about to invest in a stock that's not a good fit for you.\n1. You haven't done your research\nIt's sometimes OK to buy a new gadget on a whim. But with stocks, not so much.\nRather, it's important to research each stock you buy to make sure the company behind it is not only financially sound, but also that it has decent growth potential. If you jump on a stock without looking into it at all, you may end up regretting that decision.\nImage source: Getty Images.\n2. You're following media hype\nMeme stocks have been popular this year, but many of the companies behind them are rather speculative, which could translate into a poor investment for you. Rather than buy the stocks that everyone keeps talking about and the internet seems to be all over, aim to find solid companies with strong earnings and an established record of managing their cash well.\n3. You're acting on emotion instead of logic\nIf you're a big fan of a certain company's product, you may be inclined to buy its stock. Investing in companies that have business models you understand is a good idea. But that's not the same thing as buying a stock simply because you like or use a specific product.\nWhile you can use your knowledge of a certain product as a starting point, you should also thoroughly research the company in question to make sure it does a good job of preserving cash flow and keeping debt to a manageable level, among other things.\n4. You're focusing on price more than value\nMany investors are drawn to inexpensive stocks -- including penny stocks -- because they feel that, by virtue of that low price point, they're getting a bargain. But a cheap stock doesn't imply that you're getting a good deal. In fact, think about electronics -- you may like the idea of buying a $300 laptop instead of spending $1,200, but chances are that a $300 purchase won't last nearly as long or offer nearly as much value.\nThe same holds true for stocks. Though expensive stocks aren't automatically a good deal, stocks are often priced low for a reason. So rather than focus on price alone, you should aim to figure out what sort of value you're getting.\nBuying stocks isn't something you should do lightly. As such, make sure to approach your investments methodically. Establish an overall investing strategy and take the time to vet stocks individually to make sure they're a good fit for your portfolio. Going this route could spell the difference between accumulating a lot of wealth in your lifetime and losing money in the stock market -- in the near term, as well as the long run.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"langContent":"EN"},{"id":375180694,"gmtCreate":1619315369518,"gmtModify":1634274315506,"author":{"id":"3569243948486771","authorId":"3569243948486771","authorIdStr":"3569243948486771","name":"EdInvesting","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/3f2b5d72aa406299a552424310e264b8","vip":1,"crmLevel":2,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"idStr":"3569243948486771"},"htmlText":"Good read","listText":"Good read","text":"Good read","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":1,"commentSize":0,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://laohu8.com/post/375180694","repostId":2129359569,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2129359569","pubTimestamp":1619187404,"share":"https://www.laohu8.com/m/news/2129359569?lang=&edition=full","pubTime":"2021-04-23 22:16","market":"us","language":"en","title":"4 Signs You're About to Invest in the Wrong Stock","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2129359569","media":"Motley Fool","summary":"Buying the wrong stocks could result in serious losses. 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You're following media hype</h2>\n<p>Meme stocks have been popular this year, but many of the companies behind them are rather speculative, which could translate into a poor investment for you. Rather than buy the stocks that everyone keeps talking about and the internet seems to be all over, aim to find solid companies with strong earnings and an established record of managing their cash well.</p>\n<h2>3. You're acting on emotion instead of logic</h2>\n<p>If you're a big fan of a certain company's product, you may be inclined to buy its stock. Investing in companies that have business models you understand is a good idea. But that's not the same thing as buying a stock simply because you like or use a specific product.</p>\n<p>While you can use your knowledge of a certain product as a starting point, you should also thoroughly research the company in question to make sure it does a good job of preserving cash flow and keeping debt to a manageable level, among other things.</p>\n<h2>4. You're focusing on price more than value</h2>\n<p>Many investors are drawn to inexpensive stocks -- including penny stocks -- because they feel that, by virtue of that low price point, they're getting a bargain. But a cheap stock doesn't imply that you're getting a good deal. In fact, think about electronics -- you may like the idea of buying a $300 laptop instead of spending $1,200, but chances are that a $300 purchase won't last nearly as long or offer nearly as much value.</p>\n<p>The same holds true for stocks. Though expensive stocks aren't automatically a good deal, stocks are often priced low for a reason. So rather than focus on price alone, you should aim to figure out what sort of value you're getting.</p>\n<p>Buying stocks isn't something you should do lightly. As such, make sure to approach your investments methodically. Establish an overall investing strategy and take the time to vet stocks individually to make sure they're a good fit for your portfolio. Going this route could spell the difference between accumulating a lot of wealth in your lifetime and losing money in the stock market -- in the near term, as well as the long run.</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>4 Signs You're About to Invest in the Wrong Stock</title>\n<style type=\"text/css\">\na,abbr,acronym,address,applet,article,aside,audio,b,big,blockquote,body,canvas,caption,center,cite,code,dd,del,details,dfn,div,dl,dt,\nem,embed,fieldset,figcaption,figure,footer,form,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,header,hgroup,html,i,iframe,img,ins,kbd,label,legend,li,mark,menu,nav,\nobject,ol,output,p,pre,q,ruby,s,samp,section,small,span,strike,strong,sub,summary,sup,table,tbody,td,tfoot,th,thead,time,tr,tt,u,ul,var,video{ font:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:baseline;border:0 }\nbody{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#999; background:transparent; }\n.wrapper{ overflow:hidden;word-break:break-all;padding:10px; }\nh1,h2{ font-weight:normal; line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:.6em; }\nh3,h4,h5,h6{ line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:1em; }\nh1{ font-size:24px; }\nh2{ font-size:20px; }\nh3{ font-size:18px; }\nh4{ font-size:16px; }\nh5{ font-size:14px; }\nh6{ font-size:12px; }\np,ul,ol,blockquote,dl,table{ margin:1.2em 0; }\nul,ol{ margin-left:2em; }\nul{ list-style:disc; }\nol{ list-style:decimal; }\nli,li p{ margin:10px 0;}\nimg{ max-width:100%;display:block;margin:0 auto 1em; }\nblockquote{ color:#B5B2B1; border-left:3px solid #aaa; padding:1em; }\nstrong,b{font-weight:bold;}\nem,i{font-style:italic;}\ntable{ width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:1px;margin:1em 0;font-size:.9em; }\nth,td{ padding:5px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #aaa; }\nth{ font-weight:bold;background:#5d5d5d; }\n.symbol-link{font-weight:bold;}\n/* header{ border-bottom:1px solid #494756; } */\n.title{ margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.3;color:#ddd; }\n.meta {color:#5e5c6d;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 .5em; }\na{text-decoration:none; color:#2a4b87;}\n.meta .head { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden}\n.head .h-thumb { width: 30px; height: 30px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%; float: left;}\n.head .h-content { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 9px; float: left;}\n.head .h-name {font-size: 13px; color: #eee; margin: 0;}\n.head .h-time {font-size: 11px; color: #7E829C; margin: 0;line-height: 11px;}\n.small {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.9); -webkit-transform: scale(0.9); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.smaller {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.8); -webkit-transform: scale(0.8); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.bt-text {font-size: 12px;margin: 1.5em 0 0 0}\n.bt-text p {margin: 0}\n</style>\n</head>\n<body>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<header>\n<h2 class=\"title\">\n4 Signs You're About to Invest in the Wrong Stock\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2021-04-23 22:16 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/04/23/4-signs-youre-about-to-invest-in-the-wrong-stock/><strong>Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>Your goal in buying stocks should be to assemble a diverse investment mix that leads to long-term wealth. But if you buy the wrong stocks, you'll only set yourself back on reaching your goals. With ...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/04/23/4-signs-youre-about-to-invest-in-the-wrong-stock/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{".IXIC":"NASDAQ Composite",".DJI":"道琼斯",".SPX":"S&P 500 Index"},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/04/23/4-signs-youre-about-to-invest-in-the-wrong-stock/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2129359569","content_text":"Your goal in buying stocks should be to assemble a diverse investment mix that leads to long-term wealth. But if you buy the wrong stocks, you'll only set yourself back on reaching your goals. With that in mind, here are a few warning signs that you may be about to invest in a stock that's not a good fit for you.\n1. You haven't done your research\nIt's sometimes OK to buy a new gadget on a whim. But with stocks, not so much.\nRather, it's important to research each stock you buy to make sure the company behind it is not only financially sound, but also that it has decent growth potential. If you jump on a stock without looking into it at all, you may end up regretting that decision.\nImage source: Getty Images.\n2. You're following media hype\nMeme stocks have been popular this year, but many of the companies behind them are rather speculative, which could translate into a poor investment for you. Rather than buy the stocks that everyone keeps talking about and the internet seems to be all over, aim to find solid companies with strong earnings and an established record of managing their cash well.\n3. You're acting on emotion instead of logic\nIf you're a big fan of a certain company's product, you may be inclined to buy its stock. Investing in companies that have business models you understand is a good idea. But that's not the same thing as buying a stock simply because you like or use a specific product.\nWhile you can use your knowledge of a certain product as a starting point, you should also thoroughly research the company in question to make sure it does a good job of preserving cash flow and keeping debt to a manageable level, among other things.\n4. You're focusing on price more than value\nMany investors are drawn to inexpensive stocks -- including penny stocks -- because they feel that, by virtue of that low price point, they're getting a bargain. But a cheap stock doesn't imply that you're getting a good deal. In fact, think about electronics -- you may like the idea of buying a $300 laptop instead of spending $1,200, but chances are that a $300 purchase won't last nearly as long or offer nearly as much value.\nThe same holds true for stocks. Though expensive stocks aren't automatically a good deal, stocks are often priced low for a reason. So rather than focus on price alone, you should aim to figure out what sort of value you're getting.\nBuying stocks isn't something you should do lightly. As such, make sure to approach your investments methodically. Establish an overall investing strategy and take the time to vet stocks individually to make sure they're a good fit for your portfolio. Going this route could spell the difference between accumulating a lot of wealth in your lifetime and losing money in the stock market -- in the near term, as well as the long run.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"langContent":"EN"},{"id":375108760,"gmtCreate":1619313272850,"gmtModify":1634274344175,"author":{"id":"3581993994446481","authorId":"3581993994446481","authorIdStr":"3581993994446481","name":"DKHT20042021","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/f6475d582fa8a32c4f369e85dfcdd34e","vip":1,"crmLevel":2,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"idStr":"3581993994446481"},"htmlText":"Useful insights","listText":"Useful insights","text":"Useful insights","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":1,"commentSize":1,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://laohu8.com/post/375108760","repostId":2129359569,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2129359569","pubTimestamp":1619187404,"share":"https://www.laohu8.com/m/news/2129359569?lang=&edition=full","pubTime":"2021-04-23 22:16","market":"us","language":"en","title":"4 Signs You're About to Invest in the Wrong Stock","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2129359569","media":"Motley Fool","summary":"Buying the wrong stocks could result in serious losses. Here's how to know when you're headed for disaster.","content":"<p>Your goal in buying stocks should be to assemble a diverse investment mix that leads to long-term wealth. But if you buy the wrong stocks, you'll only set yourself back on reaching your goals. With that in mind, here are a few warning signs that you may be about to invest in a stock that's not a good fit for you.</p>\n<h2>1. You haven't done your research</h2>\n<p>It's sometimes OK to buy a new gadget on a whim. But with stocks, not so much.</p>\n<p>Rather, it's important to research each stock you buy to make sure the company behind it is not only financially sound, but also that it has decent growth potential. If you jump on a stock without looking into it at all, you may end up regretting that decision.</p>\n<p class=\"t-img-caption\"><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/6ac797d9ed29804f7fea3e96212d91a6\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"466\"><span>Image source: Getty Images.</span></p>\n<h2>2. You're following media hype</h2>\n<p>Meme stocks have been popular this year, but many of the companies behind them are rather speculative, which could translate into a poor investment for you. Rather than buy the stocks that everyone keeps talking about and the internet seems to be all over, aim to find solid companies with strong earnings and an established record of managing their cash well.</p>\n<h2>3. You're acting on emotion instead of logic</h2>\n<p>If you're a big fan of a certain company's product, you may be inclined to buy its stock. Investing in companies that have business models you understand is a good idea. But that's not the same thing as buying a stock simply because you like or use a specific product.</p>\n<p>While you can use your knowledge of a certain product as a starting point, you should also thoroughly research the company in question to make sure it does a good job of preserving cash flow and keeping debt to a manageable level, among other things.</p>\n<h2>4. You're focusing on price more than value</h2>\n<p>Many investors are drawn to inexpensive stocks -- including penny stocks -- because they feel that, by virtue of that low price point, they're getting a bargain. But a cheap stock doesn't imply that you're getting a good deal. In fact, think about electronics -- you may like the idea of buying a $300 laptop instead of spending $1,200, but chances are that a $300 purchase won't last nearly as long or offer nearly as much value.</p>\n<p>The same holds true for stocks. Though expensive stocks aren't automatically a good deal, stocks are often priced low for a reason. So rather than focus on price alone, you should aim to figure out what sort of value you're getting.</p>\n<p>Buying stocks isn't something you should do lightly. As such, make sure to approach your investments methodically. Establish an overall investing strategy and take the time to vet stocks individually to make sure they're a good fit for your portfolio. 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But if you buy the wrong stocks, you'll only set yourself back on reaching your goals. With ...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/04/23/4-signs-youre-about-to-invest-in-the-wrong-stock/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{".IXIC":"NASDAQ Composite",".DJI":"道琼斯",".SPX":"S&P 500 Index"},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/04/23/4-signs-youre-about-to-invest-in-the-wrong-stock/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2129359569","content_text":"Your goal in buying stocks should be to assemble a diverse investment mix that leads to long-term wealth. But if you buy the wrong stocks, you'll only set yourself back on reaching your goals. With that in mind, here are a few warning signs that you may be about to invest in a stock that's not a good fit for you.\n1. You haven't done your research\nIt's sometimes OK to buy a new gadget on a whim. But with stocks, not so much.\nRather, it's important to research each stock you buy to make sure the company behind it is not only financially sound, but also that it has decent growth potential. If you jump on a stock without looking into it at all, you may end up regretting that decision.\nImage source: Getty Images.\n2. You're following media hype\nMeme stocks have been popular this year, but many of the companies behind them are rather speculative, which could translate into a poor investment for you. Rather than buy the stocks that everyone keeps talking about and the internet seems to be all over, aim to find solid companies with strong earnings and an established record of managing their cash well.\n3. You're acting on emotion instead of logic\nIf you're a big fan of a certain company's product, you may be inclined to buy its stock. 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Though expensive stocks aren't automatically a good deal, stocks are often priced low for a reason. So rather than focus on price alone, you should aim to figure out what sort of value you're getting.\nBuying stocks isn't something you should do lightly. As such, make sure to approach your investments methodically. Establish an overall investing strategy and take the time to vet stocks individually to make sure they're a good fit for your portfolio. Going this route could spell the difference between accumulating a lot of wealth in your lifetime and losing money in the stock market -- in the near term, as well as the long run.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"comments":[{"id":4125745,"gmtCreate":1619315183463,"gmtModify":1635512033127,"authorId":3574809268346931,"author":{"id":3574809268346931,"authorId":3574809268346931,"name":"WeiKeong","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/5495c1f2e5e2d6067ea4add6d0b105c5","vip":1,"crmLevel":2,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"individualDisplayBadges":[]},"repliedAuthorId":0,"objectId":375108760,"type":1,"supId":0,"prevId":0,"content":"Agreed!","text":"Agreed!","html":"Agreed!"}],"langContent":"EN"},{"id":375372058,"gmtCreate":1619312667574,"gmtModify":1634274352088,"author":{"id":"3565328452236771","authorId":"3565328452236771","authorIdStr":"3565328452236771","name":"Ethanchua","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/7c160ae0813c3d32e3c23bbbb218c696","vip":1,"crmLevel":3,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"idStr":"3565328452236771"},"htmlText":"Timely read","listText":"Timely read","text":"Timely read","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":1,"commentSize":0,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://laohu8.com/post/375372058","repostId":2129359569,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2129359569","pubTimestamp":1619187404,"share":"https://www.laohu8.com/m/news/2129359569?lang=&edition=full","pubTime":"2021-04-23 22:16","market":"us","language":"en","title":"4 Signs You're About to Invest in the Wrong Stock","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2129359569","media":"Motley Fool","summary":"Buying the wrong stocks could result in serious losses. Here's how to know when you're headed for disaster.","content":"<p>Your goal in buying stocks should be to assemble a diverse investment mix that leads to long-term wealth. But if you buy the wrong stocks, you'll only set yourself back on reaching your goals. With that in mind, here are a few warning signs that you may be about to invest in a stock that's not a good fit for you.</p>\n<h2>1. You haven't done your research</h2>\n<p>It's sometimes OK to buy a new gadget on a whim. But with stocks, not so much.</p>\n<p>Rather, it's important to research each stock you buy to make sure the company behind it is not only financially sound, but also that it has decent growth potential. If you jump on a stock without looking into it at all, you may end up regretting that decision.</p>\n<p class=\"t-img-caption\"><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/6ac797d9ed29804f7fea3e96212d91a6\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"466\"><span>Image source: Getty Images.</span></p>\n<h2>2. You're following media hype</h2>\n<p>Meme stocks have been popular this year, but many of the companies behind them are rather speculative, which could translate into a poor investment for you. Rather than buy the stocks that everyone keeps talking about and the internet seems to be all over, aim to find solid companies with strong earnings and an established record of managing their cash well.</p>\n<h2>3. You're acting on emotion instead of logic</h2>\n<p>If you're a big fan of a certain company's product, you may be inclined to buy its stock. Investing in companies that have business models you understand is a good idea. But that's not the same thing as buying a stock simply because you like or use a specific product.</p>\n<p>While you can use your knowledge of a certain product as a starting point, you should also thoroughly research the company in question to make sure it does a good job of preserving cash flow and keeping debt to a manageable level, among other things.</p>\n<h2>4. You're focusing on price more than value</h2>\n<p>Many investors are drawn to inexpensive stocks -- including penny stocks -- because they feel that, by virtue of that low price point, they're getting a bargain. But a cheap stock doesn't imply that you're getting a good deal. In fact, think about electronics -- you may like the idea of buying a $300 laptop instead of spending $1,200, but chances are that a $300 purchase won't last nearly as long or offer nearly as much value.</p>\n<p>The same holds true for stocks. Though expensive stocks aren't automatically a good deal, stocks are often priced low for a reason. So rather than focus on price alone, you should aim to figure out what sort of value you're getting.</p>\n<p>Buying stocks isn't something you should do lightly. As such, make sure to approach your investments methodically. Establish an overall investing strategy and take the time to vet stocks individually to make sure they're a good fit for your portfolio. Going this route could spell the difference between accumulating a lot of wealth in your lifetime and losing money in the stock market -- in the near term, as well as the long run.</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>4 Signs You're About to Invest in the Wrong Stock</title>\n<style type=\"text/css\">\na,abbr,acronym,address,applet,article,aside,audio,b,big,blockquote,body,canvas,caption,center,cite,code,dd,del,details,dfn,div,dl,dt,\nem,embed,fieldset,figcaption,figure,footer,form,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,header,hgroup,html,i,iframe,img,ins,kbd,label,legend,li,mark,menu,nav,\nobject,ol,output,p,pre,q,ruby,s,samp,section,small,span,strike,strong,sub,summary,sup,table,tbody,td,tfoot,th,thead,time,tr,tt,u,ul,var,video{ font:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:baseline;border:0 }\nbody{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#999; background:transparent; }\n.wrapper{ overflow:hidden;word-break:break-all;padding:10px; }\nh1,h2{ font-weight:normal; line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:.6em; }\nh3,h4,h5,h6{ line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:1em; }\nh1{ font-size:24px; }\nh2{ font-size:20px; }\nh3{ font-size:18px; }\nh4{ font-size:16px; }\nh5{ font-size:14px; }\nh6{ font-size:12px; }\np,ul,ol,blockquote,dl,table{ margin:1.2em 0; }\nul,ol{ margin-left:2em; }\nul{ list-style:disc; }\nol{ list-style:decimal; }\nli,li p{ margin:10px 0;}\nimg{ max-width:100%;display:block;margin:0 auto 1em; }\nblockquote{ color:#B5B2B1; border-left:3px solid #aaa; padding:1em; }\nstrong,b{font-weight:bold;}\nem,i{font-style:italic;}\ntable{ width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:1px;margin:1em 0;font-size:.9em; }\nth,td{ padding:5px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #aaa; }\nth{ font-weight:bold;background:#5d5d5d; }\n.symbol-link{font-weight:bold;}\n/* header{ border-bottom:1px solid #494756; } */\n.title{ margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.3;color:#ddd; }\n.meta {color:#5e5c6d;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 .5em; }\na{text-decoration:none; color:#2a4b87;}\n.meta .head { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden}\n.head .h-thumb { width: 30px; height: 30px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%; float: left;}\n.head .h-content { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 9px; float: left;}\n.head .h-name {font-size: 13px; color: #eee; margin: 0;}\n.head .h-time {font-size: 11px; color: #7E829C; margin: 0;line-height: 11px;}\n.small {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.9); -webkit-transform: scale(0.9); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.smaller {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.8); -webkit-transform: scale(0.8); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.bt-text {font-size: 12px;margin: 1.5em 0 0 0}\n.bt-text p {margin: 0}\n</style>\n</head>\n<body>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<header>\n<h2 class=\"title\">\n4 Signs You're About to Invest in the Wrong Stock\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2021-04-23 22:16 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/04/23/4-signs-youre-about-to-invest-in-the-wrong-stock/><strong>Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>Your goal in buying stocks should be to assemble a diverse investment mix that leads to long-term wealth. But if you buy the wrong stocks, you'll only set yourself back on reaching your goals. With ...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/04/23/4-signs-youre-about-to-invest-in-the-wrong-stock/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{".IXIC":"NASDAQ Composite",".DJI":"道琼斯",".SPX":"S&P 500 Index"},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/04/23/4-signs-youre-about-to-invest-in-the-wrong-stock/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2129359569","content_text":"Your goal in buying stocks should be to assemble a diverse investment mix that leads to long-term wealth. But if you buy the wrong stocks, you'll only set yourself back on reaching your goals. With that in mind, here are a few warning signs that you may be about to invest in a stock that's not a good fit for you.\n1. You haven't done your research\nIt's sometimes OK to buy a new gadget on a whim. But with stocks, not so much.\nRather, it's important to research each stock you buy to make sure the company behind it is not only financially sound, but also that it has decent growth potential. If you jump on a stock without looking into it at all, you may end up regretting that decision.\nImage source: Getty Images.\n2. You're following media hype\nMeme stocks have been popular this year, but many of the companies behind them are rather speculative, which could translate into a poor investment for you. Rather than buy the stocks that everyone keeps talking about and the internet seems to be all over, aim to find solid companies with strong earnings and an established record of managing their cash well.\n3. You're acting on emotion instead of logic\nIf you're a big fan of a certain company's product, you may be inclined to buy its stock. Investing in companies that have business models you understand is a good idea. But that's not the same thing as buying a stock simply because you like or use a specific product.\nWhile you can use your knowledge of a certain product as a starting point, you should also thoroughly research the company in question to make sure it does a good job of preserving cash flow and keeping debt to a manageable level, among other things.\n4. You're focusing on price more than value\nMany investors are drawn to inexpensive stocks -- including penny stocks -- because they feel that, by virtue of that low price point, they're getting a bargain. But a cheap stock doesn't imply that you're getting a good deal. In fact, think about electronics -- you may like the idea of buying a $300 laptop instead of spending $1,200, but chances are that a $300 purchase won't last nearly as long or offer nearly as much value.\nThe same holds true for stocks. Though expensive stocks aren't automatically a good deal, stocks are often priced low for a reason. So rather than focus on price alone, you should aim to figure out what sort of value you're getting.\nBuying stocks isn't something you should do lightly. As such, make sure to approach your investments methodically. Establish an overall investing strategy and take the time to vet stocks individually to make sure they're a good fit for your portfolio. Going this route could spell the difference between accumulating a lot of wealth in your lifetime and losing money in the stock market -- in the near term, as well as the long run.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"langContent":"EN"},{"id":375343263,"gmtCreate":1619311939452,"gmtModify":1634274363645,"author":{"id":"3572313172431959","authorId":"3572313172431959","authorIdStr":"3572313172431959","name":"Venus888","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/2eb10c539f367e4d8f1ae8ddf081bfdf","vip":1,"crmLevel":8,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"idStr":"3572313172431959"},"htmlText":"Good article. pls like and comment. thanks","listText":"Good article. pls like and comment. thanks","text":"Good article. pls like and comment. thanks","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":1,"commentSize":1,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://laohu8.com/post/375343263","repostId":2129359569,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2129359569","pubTimestamp":1619187404,"share":"https://www.laohu8.com/m/news/2129359569?lang=&edition=full","pubTime":"2021-04-23 22:16","market":"us","language":"en","title":"4 Signs You're About to Invest in the Wrong Stock","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2129359569","media":"Motley Fool","summary":"Buying the wrong stocks could result in serious losses. Here's how to know when you're headed for disaster.","content":"<p>Your goal in buying stocks should be to assemble a diverse investment mix that leads to long-term wealth. But if you buy the wrong stocks, you'll only set yourself back on reaching your goals. With that in mind, here are a few warning signs that you may be about to invest in a stock that's not a good fit for you.</p>\n<h2>1. You haven't done your research</h2>\n<p>It's sometimes OK to buy a new gadget on a whim. But with stocks, not so much.</p>\n<p>Rather, it's important to research each stock you buy to make sure the company behind it is not only financially sound, but also that it has decent growth potential. If you jump on a stock without looking into it at all, you may end up regretting that decision.</p>\n<p class=\"t-img-caption\"><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/6ac797d9ed29804f7fea3e96212d91a6\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"466\"><span>Image source: Getty Images.</span></p>\n<h2>2. You're following media hype</h2>\n<p>Meme stocks have been popular this year, but many of the companies behind them are rather speculative, which could translate into a poor investment for you. Rather than buy the stocks that everyone keeps talking about and the internet seems to be all over, aim to find solid companies with strong earnings and an established record of managing their cash well.</p>\n<h2>3. You're acting on emotion instead of logic</h2>\n<p>If you're a big fan of a certain company's product, you may be inclined to buy its stock. Investing in companies that have business models you understand is a good idea. But that's not the same thing as buying a stock simply because you like or use a specific product.</p>\n<p>While you can use your knowledge of a certain product as a starting point, you should also thoroughly research the company in question to make sure it does a good job of preserving cash flow and keeping debt to a manageable level, among other things.</p>\n<h2>4. You're focusing on price more than value</h2>\n<p>Many investors are drawn to inexpensive stocks -- including penny stocks -- because they feel that, by virtue of that low price point, they're getting a bargain. But a cheap stock doesn't imply that you're getting a good deal. In fact, think about electronics -- you may like the idea of buying a $300 laptop instead of spending $1,200, but chances are that a $300 purchase won't last nearly as long or offer nearly as much value.</p>\n<p>The same holds true for stocks. Though expensive stocks aren't automatically a good deal, stocks are often priced low for a reason. So rather than focus on price alone, you should aim to figure out what sort of value you're getting.</p>\n<p>Buying stocks isn't something you should do lightly. As such, make sure to approach your investments methodically. Establish an overall investing strategy and take the time to vet stocks individually to make sure they're a good fit for your portfolio. Going this route could spell the difference between accumulating a lot of wealth in your lifetime and losing money in the stock market -- in the near term, as well as the long run.</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>4 Signs You're About to Invest in the Wrong Stock</title>\n<style type=\"text/css\">\na,abbr,acronym,address,applet,article,aside,audio,b,big,blockquote,body,canvas,caption,center,cite,code,dd,del,details,dfn,div,dl,dt,\nem,embed,fieldset,figcaption,figure,footer,form,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,header,hgroup,html,i,iframe,img,ins,kbd,label,legend,li,mark,menu,nav,\nobject,ol,output,p,pre,q,ruby,s,samp,section,small,span,strike,strong,sub,summary,sup,table,tbody,td,tfoot,th,thead,time,tr,tt,u,ul,var,video{ font:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:baseline;border:0 }\nbody{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#999; background:transparent; }\n.wrapper{ overflow:hidden;word-break:break-all;padding:10px; }\nh1,h2{ font-weight:normal; line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:.6em; }\nh3,h4,h5,h6{ line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:1em; }\nh1{ font-size:24px; }\nh2{ font-size:20px; }\nh3{ font-size:18px; }\nh4{ font-size:16px; }\nh5{ font-size:14px; }\nh6{ font-size:12px; }\np,ul,ol,blockquote,dl,table{ margin:1.2em 0; }\nul,ol{ margin-left:2em; }\nul{ list-style:disc; }\nol{ list-style:decimal; }\nli,li p{ margin:10px 0;}\nimg{ max-width:100%;display:block;margin:0 auto 1em; }\nblockquote{ color:#B5B2B1; border-left:3px solid #aaa; padding:1em; }\nstrong,b{font-weight:bold;}\nem,i{font-style:italic;}\ntable{ width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:1px;margin:1em 0;font-size:.9em; }\nth,td{ padding:5px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #aaa; }\nth{ font-weight:bold;background:#5d5d5d; }\n.symbol-link{font-weight:bold;}\n/* header{ border-bottom:1px solid #494756; } */\n.title{ margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.3;color:#ddd; }\n.meta {color:#5e5c6d;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 .5em; }\na{text-decoration:none; color:#2a4b87;}\n.meta .head { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden}\n.head .h-thumb { width: 30px; height: 30px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%; float: left;}\n.head .h-content { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 9px; float: left;}\n.head .h-name {font-size: 13px; color: #eee; margin: 0;}\n.head .h-time {font-size: 11px; color: #7E829C; margin: 0;line-height: 11px;}\n.small {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.9); -webkit-transform: scale(0.9); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.smaller {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.8); -webkit-transform: scale(0.8); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.bt-text {font-size: 12px;margin: 1.5em 0 0 0}\n.bt-text p {margin: 0}\n</style>\n</head>\n<body>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<header>\n<h2 class=\"title\">\n4 Signs You're About to Invest in the Wrong Stock\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2021-04-23 22:16 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/04/23/4-signs-youre-about-to-invest-in-the-wrong-stock/><strong>Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>Your goal in buying stocks should be to assemble a diverse investment mix that leads to long-term wealth. But if you buy the wrong stocks, you'll only set yourself back on reaching your goals. With ...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/04/23/4-signs-youre-about-to-invest-in-the-wrong-stock/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{".IXIC":"NASDAQ Composite",".DJI":"道琼斯",".SPX":"S&P 500 Index"},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/04/23/4-signs-youre-about-to-invest-in-the-wrong-stock/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2129359569","content_text":"Your goal in buying stocks should be to assemble a diverse investment mix that leads to long-term wealth. But if you buy the wrong stocks, you'll only set yourself back on reaching your goals. With that in mind, here are a few warning signs that you may be about to invest in a stock that's not a good fit for you.\n1. You haven't done your research\nIt's sometimes OK to buy a new gadget on a whim. But with stocks, not so much.\nRather, it's important to research each stock you buy to make sure the company behind it is not only financially sound, but also that it has decent growth potential. If you jump on a stock without looking into it at all, you may end up regretting that decision.\nImage source: Getty Images.\n2. You're following media hype\nMeme stocks have been popular this year, but many of the companies behind them are rather speculative, which could translate into a poor investment for you. Rather than buy the stocks that everyone keeps talking about and the internet seems to be all over, aim to find solid companies with strong earnings and an established record of managing their cash well.\n3. You're acting on emotion instead of logic\nIf you're a big fan of a certain company's product, you may be inclined to buy its stock. 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Going this route could spell the difference between accumulating a lot of wealth in your lifetime and losing money in the stock market -- in the near term, as well as the long run.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"comments":[{"id":4125516,"gmtCreate":1619314208067,"gmtModify":1635512056375,"authorId":3581860243492977,"author":{"id":3581860243492977,"authorId":3581860243492977,"name":"Bronnie","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/4f6c335b6f4c9372c2987f3826de16d0","vip":1,"crmLevel":1,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"individualDisplayBadges":[]},"repliedAuthorId":0,"objectId":375343263,"type":1,"supId":0,"prevId":0,"content":"Indeed","text":"Indeed","html":"Indeed"}],"langContent":"EN"},{"id":375350527,"gmtCreate":1619311147569,"gmtModify":1634274373599,"author":{"id":"3582185625671527","authorId":"3582185625671527","authorIdStr":"3582185625671527","name":"scout7211","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/3428eeb8a156084753e7fa0ee13d6ac6","vip":1,"crmLevel":2,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"idStr":"3582185625671527"},"htmlText":"like","listText":"like","text":"like","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":0,"commentSize":0,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://laohu8.com/post/375350527","repostId":2129359569,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2129359569","pubTimestamp":1619187404,"share":"https://www.laohu8.com/m/news/2129359569?lang=&edition=full","pubTime":"2021-04-23 22:16","market":"us","language":"en","title":"4 Signs You're About to Invest in the Wrong Stock","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2129359569","media":"Motley Fool","summary":"Buying the wrong stocks could result in serious losses. Here's how to know when you're headed for disaster.","content":"<p>Your goal in buying stocks should be to assemble a diverse investment mix that leads to long-term wealth. But if you buy the wrong stocks, you'll only set yourself back on reaching your goals. With that in mind, here are a few warning signs that you may be about to invest in a stock that's not a good fit for you.</p>\n<h2>1. You haven't done your research</h2>\n<p>It's sometimes OK to buy a new gadget on a whim. But with stocks, not so much.</p>\n<p>Rather, it's important to research each stock you buy to make sure the company behind it is not only financially sound, but also that it has decent growth potential. If you jump on a stock without looking into it at all, you may end up regretting that decision.</p>\n<p class=\"t-img-caption\"><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/6ac797d9ed29804f7fea3e96212d91a6\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"466\"><span>Image source: Getty Images.</span></p>\n<h2>2. You're following media hype</h2>\n<p>Meme stocks have been popular this year, but many of the companies behind them are rather speculative, which could translate into a poor investment for you. Rather than buy the stocks that everyone keeps talking about and the internet seems to be all over, aim to find solid companies with strong earnings and an established record of managing their cash well.</p>\n<h2>3. You're acting on emotion instead of logic</h2>\n<p>If you're a big fan of a certain company's product, you may be inclined to buy its stock. Investing in companies that have business models you understand is a good idea. 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So rather than focus on price alone, you should aim to figure out what sort of value you're getting.</p>\n<p>Buying stocks isn't something you should do lightly. As such, make sure to approach your investments methodically. Establish an overall investing strategy and take the time to vet stocks individually to make sure they're a good fit for your portfolio. Going this route could spell the difference between accumulating a lot of wealth in your lifetime and losing money in the stock market -- in the near term, as well as the long run.</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>4 Signs You're About to Invest in the Wrong Stock</title>\n<style type=\"text/css\">\na,abbr,acronym,address,applet,article,aside,audio,b,big,blockquote,body,canvas,caption,center,cite,code,dd,del,details,dfn,div,dl,dt,\nem,embed,fieldset,figcaption,figure,footer,form,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,header,hgroup,html,i,iframe,img,ins,kbd,label,legend,li,mark,menu,nav,\nobject,ol,output,p,pre,q,ruby,s,samp,section,small,span,strike,strong,sub,summary,sup,table,tbody,td,tfoot,th,thead,time,tr,tt,u,ul,var,video{ font:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:baseline;border:0 }\nbody{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#999; background:transparent; }\n.wrapper{ overflow:hidden;word-break:break-all;padding:10px; }\nh1,h2{ font-weight:normal; line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:.6em; }\nh3,h4,h5,h6{ line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:1em; }\nh1{ font-size:24px; }\nh2{ font-size:20px; }\nh3{ font-size:18px; }\nh4{ font-size:16px; }\nh5{ font-size:14px; }\nh6{ font-size:12px; }\np,ul,ol,blockquote,dl,table{ margin:1.2em 0; }\nul,ol{ margin-left:2em; }\nul{ list-style:disc; }\nol{ list-style:decimal; }\nli,li p{ margin:10px 0;}\nimg{ max-width:100%;display:block;margin:0 auto 1em; }\nblockquote{ color:#B5B2B1; border-left:3px solid #aaa; padding:1em; }\nstrong,b{font-weight:bold;}\nem,i{font-style:italic;}\ntable{ width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:1px;margin:1em 0;font-size:.9em; }\nth,td{ padding:5px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #aaa; }\nth{ font-weight:bold;background:#5d5d5d; }\n.symbol-link{font-weight:bold;}\n/* header{ border-bottom:1px solid #494756; } */\n.title{ margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.3;color:#ddd; }\n.meta {color:#5e5c6d;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 .5em; }\na{text-decoration:none; color:#2a4b87;}\n.meta .head { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden}\n.head .h-thumb { width: 30px; height: 30px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%; float: left;}\n.head .h-content { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 9px; float: left;}\n.head .h-name {font-size: 13px; color: #eee; margin: 0;}\n.head .h-time {font-size: 11px; color: #7E829C; margin: 0;line-height: 11px;}\n.small {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.9); -webkit-transform: scale(0.9); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.smaller {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.8); -webkit-transform: scale(0.8); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.bt-text {font-size: 12px;margin: 1.5em 0 0 0}\n.bt-text p {margin: 0}\n</style>\n</head>\n<body>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<header>\n<h2 class=\"title\">\n4 Signs You're About to Invest in the Wrong Stock\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2021-04-23 22:16 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/04/23/4-signs-youre-about-to-invest-in-the-wrong-stock/><strong>Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>Your goal in buying stocks should be to assemble a diverse investment mix that leads to long-term wealth. But if you buy the wrong stocks, you'll only set yourself back on reaching your goals. With ...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/04/23/4-signs-youre-about-to-invest-in-the-wrong-stock/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{".IXIC":"NASDAQ Composite",".DJI":"道琼斯",".SPX":"S&P 500 Index"},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/04/23/4-signs-youre-about-to-invest-in-the-wrong-stock/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2129359569","content_text":"Your goal in buying stocks should be to assemble a diverse investment mix that leads to long-term wealth. But if you buy the wrong stocks, you'll only set yourself back on reaching your goals. With that in mind, here are a few warning signs that you may be about to invest in a stock that's not a good fit for you.\n1. You haven't done your research\nIt's sometimes OK to buy a new gadget on a whim. But with stocks, not so much.\nRather, it's important to research each stock you buy to make sure the company behind it is not only financially sound, but also that it has decent growth potential. If you jump on a stock without looking into it at all, you may end up regretting that decision.\nImage source: Getty Images.\n2. You're following media hype\nMeme stocks have been popular this year, but many of the companies behind them are rather speculative, which could translate into a poor investment for you. Rather than buy the stocks that everyone keeps talking about and the internet seems to be all over, aim to find solid companies with strong earnings and an established record of managing their cash well.\n3. You're acting on emotion instead of logic\nIf you're a big fan of a certain company's product, you may be inclined to buy its stock. 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Though expensive stocks aren't automatically a good deal, stocks are often priced low for a reason. So rather than focus on price alone, you should aim to figure out what sort of value you're getting.\nBuying stocks isn't something you should do lightly. As such, make sure to approach your investments methodically. Establish an overall investing strategy and take the time to vet stocks individually to make sure they're a good fit for your portfolio. Going this route could spell the difference between accumulating a lot of wealth in your lifetime and losing money in the stock market -- in the near term, as well as the long run.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"langContent":"EN"},{"id":375316170,"gmtCreate":1619307646890,"gmtModify":1634287250481,"author":{"id":"3580468771873740","authorId":"3580468771873740","authorIdStr":"3580468771873740","name":"Crystle","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/ddbc34b7ca9204632e2dc75882107c32","vip":1,"crmLevel":2,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"idStr":"3580468771873740"},"htmlText":"Really useful read for someone new like me","listText":"Really useful read for someone new like me","text":"Really useful read for someone new like me","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":3,"commentSize":1,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://laohu8.com/post/375316170","repostId":2129359569,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2129359569","pubTimestamp":1619187404,"share":"https://www.laohu8.com/m/news/2129359569?lang=&edition=full","pubTime":"2021-04-23 22:16","market":"us","language":"en","title":"4 Signs You're About to Invest in the Wrong Stock","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2129359569","media":"Motley Fool","summary":"Buying the wrong stocks could result in serious losses. Here's how to know when you're headed for disaster.","content":"<p>Your goal in buying stocks should be to assemble a diverse investment mix that leads to long-term wealth. But if you buy the wrong stocks, you'll only set yourself back on reaching your goals. With that in mind, here are a few warning signs that you may be about to invest in a stock that's not a good fit for you.</p>\n<h2>1. You haven't done your research</h2>\n<p>It's sometimes OK to buy a new gadget on a whim. But with stocks, not so much.</p>\n<p>Rather, it's important to research each stock you buy to make sure the company behind it is not only financially sound, but also that it has decent growth potential. If you jump on a stock without looking into it at all, you may end up regretting that decision.</p>\n<p class=\"t-img-caption\"><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/6ac797d9ed29804f7fea3e96212d91a6\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"466\"><span>Image source: Getty Images.</span></p>\n<h2>2. You're following media hype</h2>\n<p>Meme stocks have been popular this year, but many of the companies behind them are rather speculative, which could translate into a poor investment for you. Rather than buy the stocks that everyone keeps talking about and the internet seems to be all over, aim to find solid companies with strong earnings and an established record of managing their cash well.</p>\n<h2>3. You're acting on emotion instead of logic</h2>\n<p>If you're a big fan of a certain company's product, you may be inclined to buy its stock. Investing in companies that have business models you understand is a good idea. But that's not the same thing as buying a stock simply because you like or use a specific product.</p>\n<p>While you can use your knowledge of a certain product as a starting point, you should also thoroughly research the company in question to make sure it does a good job of preserving cash flow and keeping debt to a manageable level, among other things.</p>\n<h2>4. You're focusing on price more than value</h2>\n<p>Many investors are drawn to inexpensive stocks -- including penny stocks -- because they feel that, by virtue of that low price point, they're getting a bargain. But a cheap stock doesn't imply that you're getting a good deal. In fact, think about electronics -- you may like the idea of buying a $300 laptop instead of spending $1,200, but chances are that a $300 purchase won't last nearly as long or offer nearly as much value.</p>\n<p>The same holds true for stocks. Though expensive stocks aren't automatically a good deal, stocks are often priced low for a reason. So rather than focus on price alone, you should aim to figure out what sort of value you're getting.</p>\n<p>Buying stocks isn't something you should do lightly. As such, make sure to approach your investments methodically. Establish an overall investing strategy and take the time to vet stocks individually to make sure they're a good fit for your portfolio. Going this route could spell the difference between accumulating a lot of wealth in your lifetime and losing money in the stock market -- in the near term, as well as the long run.</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>4 Signs You're About to Invest in the Wrong Stock</title>\n<style type=\"text/css\">\na,abbr,acronym,address,applet,article,aside,audio,b,big,blockquote,body,canvas,caption,center,cite,code,dd,del,details,dfn,div,dl,dt,\nem,embed,fieldset,figcaption,figure,footer,form,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,header,hgroup,html,i,iframe,img,ins,kbd,label,legend,li,mark,menu,nav,\nobject,ol,output,p,pre,q,ruby,s,samp,section,small,span,strike,strong,sub,summary,sup,table,tbody,td,tfoot,th,thead,time,tr,tt,u,ul,var,video{ font:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:baseline;border:0 }\nbody{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#999; background:transparent; }\n.wrapper{ overflow:hidden;word-break:break-all;padding:10px; }\nh1,h2{ font-weight:normal; line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:.6em; }\nh3,h4,h5,h6{ line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:1em; }\nh1{ font-size:24px; }\nh2{ font-size:20px; }\nh3{ font-size:18px; }\nh4{ font-size:16px; }\nh5{ font-size:14px; }\nh6{ font-size:12px; }\np,ul,ol,blockquote,dl,table{ margin:1.2em 0; }\nul,ol{ margin-left:2em; }\nul{ list-style:disc; }\nol{ list-style:decimal; }\nli,li p{ margin:10px 0;}\nimg{ max-width:100%;display:block;margin:0 auto 1em; }\nblockquote{ color:#B5B2B1; border-left:3px solid #aaa; padding:1em; }\nstrong,b{font-weight:bold;}\nem,i{font-style:italic;}\ntable{ width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:1px;margin:1em 0;font-size:.9em; }\nth,td{ padding:5px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #aaa; }\nth{ font-weight:bold;background:#5d5d5d; }\n.symbol-link{font-weight:bold;}\n/* header{ border-bottom:1px solid #494756; } */\n.title{ margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.3;color:#ddd; }\n.meta {color:#5e5c6d;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 .5em; }\na{text-decoration:none; color:#2a4b87;}\n.meta .head { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden}\n.head .h-thumb { width: 30px; height: 30px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%; float: left;}\n.head .h-content { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 9px; float: left;}\n.head .h-name {font-size: 13px; color: #eee; margin: 0;}\n.head .h-time {font-size: 11px; color: #7E829C; margin: 0;line-height: 11px;}\n.small {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.9); -webkit-transform: scale(0.9); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.smaller {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.8); -webkit-transform: scale(0.8); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.bt-text {font-size: 12px;margin: 1.5em 0 0 0}\n.bt-text p {margin: 0}\n</style>\n</head>\n<body>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<header>\n<h2 class=\"title\">\n4 Signs You're About to Invest in the Wrong Stock\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2021-04-23 22:16 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/04/23/4-signs-youre-about-to-invest-in-the-wrong-stock/><strong>Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>Your goal in buying stocks should be to assemble a diverse investment mix that leads to long-term wealth. But if you buy the wrong stocks, you'll only set yourself back on reaching your goals. With ...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/04/23/4-signs-youre-about-to-invest-in-the-wrong-stock/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{".IXIC":"NASDAQ Composite",".DJI":"道琼斯",".SPX":"S&P 500 Index"},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/04/23/4-signs-youre-about-to-invest-in-the-wrong-stock/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2129359569","content_text":"Your goal in buying stocks should be to assemble a diverse investment mix that leads to long-term wealth. But if you buy the wrong stocks, you'll only set yourself back on reaching your goals. With that in mind, here are a few warning signs that you may be about to invest in a stock that's not a good fit for you.\n1. You haven't done your research\nIt's sometimes OK to buy a new gadget on a whim. But with stocks, not so much.\nRather, it's important to research each stock you buy to make sure the company behind it is not only financially sound, but also that it has decent growth potential. If you jump on a stock without looking into it at all, you may end up regretting that decision.\nImage source: Getty Images.\n2. You're following media hype\nMeme stocks have been popular this year, but many of the companies behind them are rather speculative, which could translate into a poor investment for you. Rather than buy the stocks that everyone keeps talking about and the internet seems to be all over, aim to find solid companies with strong earnings and an established record of managing their cash well.\n3. You're acting on emotion instead of logic\nIf you're a big fan of a certain company's product, you may be inclined to buy its stock. 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Though expensive stocks aren't automatically a good deal, stocks are often priced low for a reason. So rather than focus on price alone, you should aim to figure out what sort of value you're getting.\nBuying stocks isn't something you should do lightly. As such, make sure to approach your investments methodically. Establish an overall investing strategy and take the time to vet stocks individually to make sure they're a good fit for your portfolio. Going this route could spell the difference between accumulating a lot of wealth in your lifetime and losing money in the stock market -- in the near term, as well as the long run.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"comments":[{"id":4124841,"gmtCreate":1619310878211,"gmtModify":1635512121371,"authorId":3581591015314710,"author":{"id":3581591015314710,"authorId":3581591015314710,"name":"Ljoney","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/8376cac12c1b661feac4d507eb1379e4","vip":1,"crmLevel":2,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"individualDisplayBadges":[]},"repliedAuthorId":0,"objectId":375316170,"type":1,"supId":0,"prevId":0,"content":"Likewise, intereting read\n<br><br>\n<br><br>\n<br>Like n comment","text":"Likewise, intereting read\n<br><br>\n<br><br>\n<br>Like n comment","html":"Likewise, intereting read\n<br><br>\n<br><br>\n<br>Like n comment"}],"langContent":"EN"},{"id":375334252,"gmtCreate":1619307039676,"gmtModify":1634287257195,"author":{"id":"3580416813447115","authorId":"3580416813447115","authorIdStr":"3580416813447115","name":"BeHappy","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/de3a06dde5f6ecf00082e1f076b52587","vip":1,"crmLevel":4,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"idStr":"3580416813447115"},"htmlText":"Noted with thanks.&nbsp;","listText":"Noted with thanks.&nbsp;","text":"Noted with thanks.","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":0,"commentSize":0,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://laohu8.com/post/375334252","repostId":2129359569,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2129359569","pubTimestamp":1619187404,"share":"https://www.laohu8.com/m/news/2129359569?lang=&edition=full","pubTime":"2021-04-23 22:16","market":"us","language":"en","title":"4 Signs You're About to Invest in the Wrong Stock","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2129359569","media":"Motley Fool","summary":"Buying the wrong stocks could result in serious losses. Here's how to know when you're headed for disaster.","content":"<p>Your goal in buying stocks should be to assemble a diverse investment mix that leads to long-term wealth. But if you buy the wrong stocks, you'll only set yourself back on reaching your goals. With that in mind, here are a few warning signs that you may be about to invest in a stock that's not a good fit for you.</p>\n<h2>1. You haven't done your research</h2>\n<p>It's sometimes OK to buy a new gadget on a whim. But with stocks, not so much.</p>\n<p>Rather, it's important to research each stock you buy to make sure the company behind it is not only financially sound, but also that it has decent growth potential. If you jump on a stock without looking into it at all, you may end up regretting that decision.</p>\n<p class=\"t-img-caption\"><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/6ac797d9ed29804f7fea3e96212d91a6\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"466\"><span>Image source: Getty Images.</span></p>\n<h2>2. You're following media hype</h2>\n<p>Meme stocks have been popular this year, but many of the companies behind them are rather speculative, which could translate into a poor investment for you. Rather than buy the stocks that everyone keeps talking about and the internet seems to be all over, aim to find solid companies with strong earnings and an established record of managing their cash well.</p>\n<h2>3. You're acting on emotion instead of logic</h2>\n<p>If you're a big fan of a certain company's product, you may be inclined to buy its stock. Investing in companies that have business models you understand is a good idea. But that's not the same thing as buying a stock simply because you like or use a specific product.</p>\n<p>While you can use your knowledge of a certain product as a starting point, you should also thoroughly research the company in question to make sure it does a good job of preserving cash flow and keeping debt to a manageable level, among other things.</p>\n<h2>4. You're focusing on price more than value</h2>\n<p>Many investors are drawn to inexpensive stocks -- including penny stocks -- because they feel that, by virtue of that low price point, they're getting a bargain. But a cheap stock doesn't imply that you're getting a good deal. In fact, think about electronics -- you may like the idea of buying a $300 laptop instead of spending $1,200, but chances are that a $300 purchase won't last nearly as long or offer nearly as much value.</p>\n<p>The same holds true for stocks. Though expensive stocks aren't automatically a good deal, stocks are often priced low for a reason. So rather than focus on price alone, you should aim to figure out what sort of value you're getting.</p>\n<p>Buying stocks isn't something you should do lightly. As such, make sure to approach your investments methodically. Establish an overall investing strategy and take the time to vet stocks individually to make sure they're a good fit for your portfolio. Going this route could spell the difference between accumulating a lot of wealth in your lifetime and losing money in the stock market -- in the near term, as well as the long run.</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>4 Signs You're About to Invest in the Wrong Stock</title>\n<style type=\"text/css\">\na,abbr,acronym,address,applet,article,aside,audio,b,big,blockquote,body,canvas,caption,center,cite,code,dd,del,details,dfn,div,dl,dt,\nem,embed,fieldset,figcaption,figure,footer,form,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,header,hgroup,html,i,iframe,img,ins,kbd,label,legend,li,mark,menu,nav,\nobject,ol,output,p,pre,q,ruby,s,samp,section,small,span,strike,strong,sub,summary,sup,table,tbody,td,tfoot,th,thead,time,tr,tt,u,ul,var,video{ font:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:baseline;border:0 }\nbody{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#999; background:transparent; }\n.wrapper{ overflow:hidden;word-break:break-all;padding:10px; }\nh1,h2{ font-weight:normal; line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:.6em; }\nh3,h4,h5,h6{ line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:1em; }\nh1{ font-size:24px; }\nh2{ font-size:20px; }\nh3{ font-size:18px; }\nh4{ font-size:16px; }\nh5{ font-size:14px; }\nh6{ font-size:12px; }\np,ul,ol,blockquote,dl,table{ margin:1.2em 0; }\nul,ol{ margin-left:2em; }\nul{ list-style:disc; }\nol{ list-style:decimal; }\nli,li p{ margin:10px 0;}\nimg{ max-width:100%;display:block;margin:0 auto 1em; }\nblockquote{ color:#B5B2B1; border-left:3px solid #aaa; padding:1em; }\nstrong,b{font-weight:bold;}\nem,i{font-style:italic;}\ntable{ width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:1px;margin:1em 0;font-size:.9em; }\nth,td{ padding:5px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #aaa; }\nth{ font-weight:bold;background:#5d5d5d; }\n.symbol-link{font-weight:bold;}\n/* header{ border-bottom:1px solid #494756; } */\n.title{ margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.3;color:#ddd; }\n.meta {color:#5e5c6d;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 .5em; }\na{text-decoration:none; color:#2a4b87;}\n.meta .head { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden}\n.head .h-thumb { width: 30px; height: 30px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%; float: left;}\n.head .h-content { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 9px; float: left;}\n.head .h-name {font-size: 13px; color: #eee; margin: 0;}\n.head .h-time {font-size: 11px; color: #7E829C; margin: 0;line-height: 11px;}\n.small {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.9); -webkit-transform: scale(0.9); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.smaller {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.8); -webkit-transform: scale(0.8); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.bt-text {font-size: 12px;margin: 1.5em 0 0 0}\n.bt-text p {margin: 0}\n</style>\n</head>\n<body>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<header>\n<h2 class=\"title\">\n4 Signs You're About to Invest in the Wrong Stock\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2021-04-23 22:16 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/04/23/4-signs-youre-about-to-invest-in-the-wrong-stock/><strong>Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>Your goal in buying stocks should be to assemble a diverse investment mix that leads to long-term wealth. But if you buy the wrong stocks, you'll only set yourself back on reaching your goals. With ...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/04/23/4-signs-youre-about-to-invest-in-the-wrong-stock/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{".IXIC":"NASDAQ Composite",".DJI":"道琼斯",".SPX":"S&P 500 Index"},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/04/23/4-signs-youre-about-to-invest-in-the-wrong-stock/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2129359569","content_text":"Your goal in buying stocks should be to assemble a diverse investment mix that leads to long-term wealth. But if you buy the wrong stocks, you'll only set yourself back on reaching your goals. With that in mind, here are a few warning signs that you may be about to invest in a stock that's not a good fit for you.\n1. You haven't done your research\nIt's sometimes OK to buy a new gadget on a whim. But with stocks, not so much.\nRather, it's important to research each stock you buy to make sure the company behind it is not only financially sound, but also that it has decent growth potential. If you jump on a stock without looking into it at all, you may end up regretting that decision.\nImage source: Getty Images.\n2. You're following media hype\nMeme stocks have been popular this year, but many of the companies behind them are rather speculative, which could translate into a poor investment for you. Rather than buy the stocks that everyone keeps talking about and the internet seems to be all over, aim to find solid companies with strong earnings and an established record of managing their cash well.\n3. You're acting on emotion instead of logic\nIf you're a big fan of a certain company's product, you may be inclined to buy its stock. Investing in companies that have business models you understand is a good idea. But that's not the same thing as buying a stock simply because you like or use a specific product.\nWhile you can use your knowledge of a certain product as a starting point, you should also thoroughly research the company in question to make sure it does a good job of preserving cash flow and keeping debt to a manageable level, among other things.\n4. You're focusing on price more than value\nMany investors are drawn to inexpensive stocks -- including penny stocks -- because they feel that, by virtue of that low price point, they're getting a bargain. But a cheap stock doesn't imply that you're getting a good deal. In fact, think about electronics -- you may like the idea of buying a $300 laptop instead of spending $1,200, but chances are that a $300 purchase won't last nearly as long or offer nearly as much value.\nThe same holds true for stocks. Though expensive stocks aren't automatically a good deal, stocks are often priced low for a reason. So rather than focus on price alone, you should aim to figure out what sort of value you're getting.\nBuying stocks isn't something you should do lightly. As such, make sure to approach your investments methodically. Establish an overall investing strategy and take the time to vet stocks individually to make sure they're a good fit for your portfolio. Going this route could spell the difference between accumulating a lot of wealth in your lifetime and losing money in the stock market -- in the near term, as well as the long run.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"langContent":"EN"},{"id":375330254,"gmtCreate":1619305861178,"gmtModify":1634287263658,"author":{"id":"3569157961325264","authorId":"3569157961325264","authorIdStr":"3569157961325264","name":"天天有錢賺","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/a87d6821c87a3f5345fd3b39e87a3710","vip":1,"crmLevel":3,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"idStr":"3569157961325264"},"htmlText":"Now I know","listText":"Now I know","text":"Now I know","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":1,"commentSize":1,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://laohu8.com/post/375330254","repostId":2129359569,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2129359569","pubTimestamp":1619187404,"share":"https://www.laohu8.com/m/news/2129359569?lang=&edition=full","pubTime":"2021-04-23 22:16","market":"us","language":"en","title":"4 Signs You're About to Invest in the Wrong Stock","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2129359569","media":"Motley Fool","summary":"Buying the wrong stocks could result in serious losses. Here's how to know when you're headed for disaster.","content":"<p>Your goal in buying stocks should be to assemble a diverse investment mix that leads to long-term wealth. But if you buy the wrong stocks, you'll only set yourself back on reaching your goals. With that in mind, here are a few warning signs that you may be about to invest in a stock that's not a good fit for you.</p>\n<h2>1. You haven't done your research</h2>\n<p>It's sometimes OK to buy a new gadget on a whim. But with stocks, not so much.</p>\n<p>Rather, it's important to research each stock you buy to make sure the company behind it is not only financially sound, but also that it has decent growth potential. If you jump on a stock without looking into it at all, you may end up regretting that decision.</p>\n<p class=\"t-img-caption\"><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/6ac797d9ed29804f7fea3e96212d91a6\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"466\"><span>Image source: Getty Images.</span></p>\n<h2>2. You're following media hype</h2>\n<p>Meme stocks have been popular this year, but many of the companies behind them are rather speculative, which could translate into a poor investment for you. Rather than buy the stocks that everyone keeps talking about and the internet seems to be all over, aim to find solid companies with strong earnings and an established record of managing their cash well.</p>\n<h2>3. You're acting on emotion instead of logic</h2>\n<p>If you're a big fan of a certain company's product, you may be inclined to buy its stock. Investing in companies that have business models you understand is a good idea. But that's not the same thing as buying a stock simply because you like or use a specific product.</p>\n<p>While you can use your knowledge of a certain product as a starting point, you should also thoroughly research the company in question to make sure it does a good job of preserving cash flow and keeping debt to a manageable level, among other things.</p>\n<h2>4. You're focusing on price more than value</h2>\n<p>Many investors are drawn to inexpensive stocks -- including penny stocks -- because they feel that, by virtue of that low price point, they're getting a bargain. But a cheap stock doesn't imply that you're getting a good deal. In fact, think about electronics -- you may like the idea of buying a $300 laptop instead of spending $1,200, but chances are that a $300 purchase won't last nearly as long or offer nearly as much value.</p>\n<p>The same holds true for stocks. Though expensive stocks aren't automatically a good deal, stocks are often priced low for a reason. 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You haven't done your research\nIt's sometimes OK to buy a new gadget on a whim. But with stocks, not so much.\nRather, it's important to research each stock you buy to make sure the company behind it is not only financially sound, but also that it has decent growth potential. If you jump on a stock without looking into it at all, you may end up regretting that decision.\nImage source: Getty Images.\n2. You're following media hype\nMeme stocks have been popular this year, but many of the companies behind them are rather speculative, which could translate into a poor investment for you. Rather than buy the stocks that everyone keeps talking about and the internet seems to be all over, aim to find solid companies with strong earnings and an established record of managing their cash well.\n3. You're acting on emotion instead of logic\nIf you're a big fan of a certain company's product, you may be inclined to buy its stock. 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Going this route could spell the difference between accumulating a lot of wealth in your lifetime and losing money in the stock market -- in the near term, as well as the long run.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"comments":[{"id":4124132,"gmtCreate":1619305870502,"gmtModify":1635512188176,"authorId":3569157961325264,"author":{"id":3569157961325264,"authorId":3569157961325264,"name":"天天有錢賺","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/a87d6821c87a3f5345fd3b39e87a3710","vip":1,"crmLevel":3,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"individualDisplayBadges":[]},"repliedAuthorId":0,"objectId":375330254,"type":1,"supId":0,"prevId":0,"content":"<u>Cool</u>","text":"<u>Cool</u>","html":"<u>Cool</u>"}],"langContent":"EN"},{"id":375393978,"gmtCreate":1619304770394,"gmtModify":1634287269870,"author":{"id":"3576231438371359","authorId":"3576231438371359","authorIdStr":"3576231438371359","name":"yl2021","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/9130003d93212acf586123bc8fe8a1e0","vip":1,"crmLevel":3,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"idStr":"3576231438371359"},"htmlText":"Please like &amp; comments. 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You haven't done your research\nIt's sometimes OK to buy a new gadget on a whim. But with stocks, not so much.\nRather, it's important to research each stock you buy to make sure the company behind it is not only financially sound, but also that it has decent growth potential. If you jump on a stock without looking into it at all, you may end up regretting that decision.\nImage source: Getty Images.\n2. You're following media hype\nMeme stocks have been popular this year, but many of the companies behind them are rather speculative, which could translate into a poor investment for you. Rather than buy the stocks that everyone keeps talking about and the internet seems to be all over, aim to find solid companies with strong earnings and an established record of managing their cash well.\n3. You're acting on emotion instead of logic\nIf you're a big fan of a certain company's product, you may be inclined to buy its stock. Investing in companies that have business models you understand is a good idea. But that's not the same thing as buying a stock simply because you like or use a specific product.\nWhile you can use your knowledge of a certain product as a starting point, you should also thoroughly research the company in question to make sure it does a good job of preserving cash flow and keeping debt to a manageable level, among other things.\n4. You're focusing on price more than value\nMany investors are drawn to inexpensive stocks -- including penny stocks -- because they feel that, by virtue of that low price point, they're getting a bargain. But a cheap stock doesn't imply that you're getting a good deal. In fact, think about electronics -- you may like the idea of buying a $300 laptop instead of spending $1,200, but chances are that a $300 purchase won't last nearly as long or offer nearly as much value.\nThe same holds true for stocks. Though expensive stocks aren't automatically a good deal, stocks are often priced low for a reason. So rather than focus on price alone, you should aim to figure out what sort of value you're getting.\nBuying stocks isn't something you should do lightly. As such, make sure to approach your investments methodically. Establish an overall investing strategy and take the time to vet stocks individually to make sure they're a good fit for your portfolio. Going this route could spell the difference between accumulating a lot of wealth in your lifetime and losing money in the stock market -- in the near term, as well as the long run.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"comments":[{"id":4125106,"gmtCreate":1619312177239,"gmtModify":1635512095174,"authorId":3572567683672897,"author":{"id":3572567683672897,"authorId":3572567683672897,"name":"Ddsl","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/4349a7a2362135d26685a45e48253c3d","vip":1,"crmLevel":8,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"individualDisplayBadges":[]},"repliedAuthorId":0,"objectId":375393978,"type":1,"supId":0,"prevId":0,"content":" Nice  Reply plS","text":" Nice  Reply plS","html":" Nice  Reply plS"},{"id":4127849,"gmtCreate":1619329443517,"gmtModify":1635511826758,"authorId":3581667319053191,"author":{"id":3581667319053191,"authorId":3581667319053191,"name":"MQ123","avatar":"https://static.laohu8.com/default-avatar.jpg","vip":1,"crmLevel":5,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"individualDisplayBadges":[]},"repliedAuthorId":0,"objectId":375393978,"type":1,"supId":0,"prevId":0,"content":"ok","text":"ok","html":"ok"}],"langContent":"EN"},{"id":375306826,"gmtCreate":1619303400665,"gmtModify":1634287274779,"author":{"id":"3573731928321338","authorId":"3573731928321338","authorIdStr":"3573731928321338","name":"claratan","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/9c6bbdac9048ff2e4b740f272576e2be","vip":1,"crmLevel":3,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"idStr":"3573731928321338"},"htmlText":"Nice&nbsp;","listText":"Nice&nbsp;","text":"Nice","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":0,"commentSize":0,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://laohu8.com/post/375306826","repostId":2129359569,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2129359569","pubTimestamp":1619187404,"share":"https://www.laohu8.com/m/news/2129359569?lang=&edition=full","pubTime":"2021-04-23 22:16","market":"us","language":"en","title":"4 Signs You're About to Invest in the Wrong Stock","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2129359569","media":"Motley Fool","summary":"Buying the wrong stocks could result in serious losses. Here's how to know when you're headed for disaster.","content":"<p>Your goal in buying stocks should be to assemble a diverse investment mix that leads to long-term wealth. But if you buy the wrong stocks, you'll only set yourself back on reaching your goals. With that in mind, here are a few warning signs that you may be about to invest in a stock that's not a good fit for you.</p>\n<h2>1. You haven't done your research</h2>\n<p>It's sometimes OK to buy a new gadget on a whim. But with stocks, not so much.</p>\n<p>Rather, it's important to research each stock you buy to make sure the company behind it is not only financially sound, but also that it has decent growth potential. If you jump on a stock without looking into it at all, you may end up regretting that decision.</p>\n<p class=\"t-img-caption\"><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/6ac797d9ed29804f7fea3e96212d91a6\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"466\"><span>Image source: Getty Images.</span></p>\n<h2>2. You're following media hype</h2>\n<p>Meme stocks have been popular this year, but many of the companies behind them are rather speculative, which could translate into a poor investment for you. Rather than buy the stocks that everyone keeps talking about and the internet seems to be all over, aim to find solid companies with strong earnings and an established record of managing their cash well.</p>\n<h2>3. You're acting on emotion instead of logic</h2>\n<p>If you're a big fan of a certain company's product, you may be inclined to buy its stock. Investing in companies that have business models you understand is a good idea. But that's not the same thing as buying a stock simply because you like or use a specific product.</p>\n<p>While you can use your knowledge of a certain product as a starting point, you should also thoroughly research the company in question to make sure it does a good job of preserving cash flow and keeping debt to a manageable level, among other things.</p>\n<h2>4. You're focusing on price more than value</h2>\n<p>Many investors are drawn to inexpensive stocks -- including penny stocks -- because they feel that, by virtue of that low price point, they're getting a bargain. But a cheap stock doesn't imply that you're getting a good deal. In fact, think about electronics -- you may like the idea of buying a $300 laptop instead of spending $1,200, but chances are that a $300 purchase won't last nearly as long or offer nearly as much value.</p>\n<p>The same holds true for stocks. Though expensive stocks aren't automatically a good deal, stocks are often priced low for a reason. 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But if you buy the wrong stocks, you'll only set yourself back on reaching your goals. With ...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/04/23/4-signs-youre-about-to-invest-in-the-wrong-stock/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{".IXIC":"NASDAQ Composite",".DJI":"道琼斯",".SPX":"S&P 500 Index"},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/04/23/4-signs-youre-about-to-invest-in-the-wrong-stock/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2129359569","content_text":"Your goal in buying stocks should be to assemble a diverse investment mix that leads to long-term wealth. But if you buy the wrong stocks, you'll only set yourself back on reaching your goals. With that in mind, here are a few warning signs that you may be about to invest in a stock that's not a good fit for you.\n1. You haven't done your research\nIt's sometimes OK to buy a new gadget on a whim. But with stocks, not so much.\nRather, it's important to research each stock you buy to make sure the company behind it is not only financially sound, but also that it has decent growth potential. If you jump on a stock without looking into it at all, you may end up regretting that decision.\nImage source: Getty Images.\n2. You're following media hype\nMeme stocks have been popular this year, but many of the companies behind them are rather speculative, which could translate into a poor investment for you. Rather than buy the stocks that everyone keeps talking about and the internet seems to be all over, aim to find solid companies with strong earnings and an established record of managing their cash well.\n3. You're acting on emotion instead of logic\nIf you're a big fan of a certain company's product, you may be inclined to buy its stock. 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You're following media hype</h2>\n<p>Meme stocks have been popular this year, but many of the companies behind them are rather speculative, which could translate into a poor investment for you. Rather than buy the stocks that everyone keeps talking about and the internet seems to be all over, aim to find solid companies with strong earnings and an established record of managing their cash well.</p>\n<h2>3. You're acting on emotion instead of logic</h2>\n<p>If you're a big fan of a certain company's product, you may be inclined to buy its stock. Investing in companies that have business models you understand is a good idea. 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But if you buy the wrong stocks, you'll only set yourself back on reaching your goals. With ...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/04/23/4-signs-youre-about-to-invest-in-the-wrong-stock/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{".IXIC":"NASDAQ Composite",".DJI":"道琼斯",".SPX":"S&P 500 Index"},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/04/23/4-signs-youre-about-to-invest-in-the-wrong-stock/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2129359569","content_text":"Your goal in buying stocks should be to assemble a diverse investment mix that leads to long-term wealth. But if you buy the wrong stocks, you'll only set yourself back on reaching your goals. With that in mind, here are a few warning signs that you may be about to invest in a stock that's not a good fit for you.\n1. You haven't done your research\nIt's sometimes OK to buy a new gadget on a whim. But with stocks, not so much.\nRather, it's important to research each stock you buy to make sure the company behind it is not only financially sound, but also that it has decent growth potential. If you jump on a stock without looking into it at all, you may end up regretting that decision.\nImage source: Getty Images.\n2. You're following media hype\nMeme stocks have been popular this year, but many of the companies behind them are rather speculative, which could translate into a poor investment for you. Rather than buy the stocks that everyone keeps talking about and the internet seems to be all over, aim to find solid companies with strong earnings and an established record of managing their cash well.\n3. You're acting on emotion instead of logic\nIf you're a big fan of a certain company's product, you may be inclined to buy its stock. Investing in companies that have business models you understand is a good idea. But that's not the same thing as buying a stock simply because you like or use a specific product.\nWhile you can use your knowledge of a certain product as a starting point, you should also thoroughly research the company in question to make sure it does a good job of preserving cash flow and keeping debt to a manageable level, among other things.\n4. You're focusing on price more than value\nMany investors are drawn to inexpensive stocks -- including penny stocks -- because they feel that, by virtue of that low price point, they're getting a bargain. But a cheap stock doesn't imply that you're getting a good deal. In fact, think about electronics -- you may like the idea of buying a $300 laptop instead of spending $1,200, but chances are that a $300 purchase won't last nearly as long or offer nearly as much value.\nThe same holds true for stocks. Though expensive stocks aren't automatically a good deal, stocks are often priced low for a reason. So rather than focus on price alone, you should aim to figure out what sort of value you're getting.\nBuying stocks isn't something you should do lightly. As such, make sure to approach your investments methodically. Establish an overall investing strategy and take the time to vet stocks individually to make sure they're a good fit for your portfolio. Going this route could spell the difference between accumulating a lot of wealth in your lifetime and losing money in the stock market -- in the near term, as well as the long run.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"langContent":"EN"},{"id":375977341,"gmtCreate":1619302174583,"gmtModify":1634287280138,"author":{"id":"3572874548548490","authorId":"3572874548548490","authorIdStr":"3572874548548490","name":"kevinlaisq","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/329de1199f764a89b7cadf50308e183d","vip":1,"crmLevel":2,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"idStr":"3572874548548490"},"htmlText":"Please comment and like","listText":"Please comment and like","text":"Please comment and like","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":3,"commentSize":1,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://laohu8.com/post/375977341","repostId":2129359569,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2129359569","pubTimestamp":1619187404,"share":"https://www.laohu8.com/m/news/2129359569?lang=&edition=full","pubTime":"2021-04-23 22:16","market":"us","language":"en","title":"4 Signs You're About to Invest in the Wrong Stock","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2129359569","media":"Motley Fool","summary":"Buying the wrong stocks could result in serious losses. Here's how to know when you're headed for disaster.","content":"<p>Your goal in buying stocks should be to assemble a diverse investment mix that leads to long-term wealth. But if you buy the wrong stocks, you'll only set yourself back on reaching your goals. With that in mind, here are a few warning signs that you may be about to invest in a stock that's not a good fit for you.</p>\n<h2>1. You haven't done your research</h2>\n<p>It's sometimes OK to buy a new gadget on a whim. But with stocks, not so much.</p>\n<p>Rather, it's important to research each stock you buy to make sure the company behind it is not only financially sound, but also that it has decent growth potential. If you jump on a stock without looking into it at all, you may end up regretting that decision.</p>\n<p class=\"t-img-caption\"><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/6ac797d9ed29804f7fea3e96212d91a6\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"466\"><span>Image source: Getty Images.</span></p>\n<h2>2. You're following media hype</h2>\n<p>Meme stocks have been popular this year, but many of the companies behind them are rather speculative, which could translate into a poor investment for you. Rather than buy the stocks that everyone keeps talking about and the internet seems to be all over, aim to find solid companies with strong earnings and an established record of managing their cash well.</p>\n<h2>3. You're acting on emotion instead of logic</h2>\n<p>If you're a big fan of a certain company's product, you may be inclined to buy its stock. Investing in companies that have business models you understand is a good idea. But that's not the same thing as buying a stock simply because you like or use a specific product.</p>\n<p>While you can use your knowledge of a certain product as a starting point, you should also thoroughly research the company in question to make sure it does a good job of preserving cash flow and keeping debt to a manageable level, among other things.</p>\n<h2>4. You're focusing on price more than value</h2>\n<p>Many investors are drawn to inexpensive stocks -- including penny stocks -- because they feel that, by virtue of that low price point, they're getting a bargain. But a cheap stock doesn't imply that you're getting a good deal. In fact, think about electronics -- you may like the idea of buying a $300 laptop instead of spending $1,200, but chances are that a $300 purchase won't last nearly as long or offer nearly as much value.</p>\n<p>The same holds true for stocks. Though expensive stocks aren't automatically a good deal, stocks are often priced low for a reason. 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Going this route could spell the difference between accumulating a lot of wealth in your lifetime and losing money in the stock market -- in the near term, as well as the long run.</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>4 Signs You're About to Invest in the Wrong Stock</title>\n<style type=\"text/css\">\na,abbr,acronym,address,applet,article,aside,audio,b,big,blockquote,body,canvas,caption,center,cite,code,dd,del,details,dfn,div,dl,dt,\nem,embed,fieldset,figcaption,figure,footer,form,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,header,hgroup,html,i,iframe,img,ins,kbd,label,legend,li,mark,menu,nav,\nobject,ol,output,p,pre,q,ruby,s,samp,section,small,span,strike,strong,sub,summary,sup,table,tbody,td,tfoot,th,thead,time,tr,tt,u,ul,var,video{ font:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:baseline;border:0 }\nbody{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#999; background:transparent; }\n.wrapper{ overflow:hidden;word-break:break-all;padding:10px; }\nh1,h2{ font-weight:normal; line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:.6em; }\nh3,h4,h5,h6{ line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:1em; }\nh1{ font-size:24px; }\nh2{ font-size:20px; }\nh3{ font-size:18px; }\nh4{ font-size:16px; }\nh5{ font-size:14px; }\nh6{ font-size:12px; }\np,ul,ol,blockquote,dl,table{ margin:1.2em 0; }\nul,ol{ margin-left:2em; }\nul{ list-style:disc; }\nol{ list-style:decimal; }\nli,li p{ margin:10px 0;}\nimg{ max-width:100%;display:block;margin:0 auto 1em; }\nblockquote{ color:#B5B2B1; border-left:3px solid #aaa; padding:1em; }\nstrong,b{font-weight:bold;}\nem,i{font-style:italic;}\ntable{ width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:1px;margin:1em 0;font-size:.9em; }\nth,td{ padding:5px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #aaa; }\nth{ font-weight:bold;background:#5d5d5d; }\n.symbol-link{font-weight:bold;}\n/* header{ border-bottom:1px solid #494756; } */\n.title{ margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.3;color:#ddd; }\n.meta {color:#5e5c6d;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 .5em; }\na{text-decoration:none; color:#2a4b87;}\n.meta .head { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden}\n.head .h-thumb { width: 30px; height: 30px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%; float: left;}\n.head .h-content { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 9px; float: left;}\n.head .h-name {font-size: 13px; color: #eee; margin: 0;}\n.head .h-time {font-size: 11px; color: #7E829C; margin: 0;line-height: 11px;}\n.small {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.9); -webkit-transform: scale(0.9); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.smaller {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.8); -webkit-transform: scale(0.8); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.bt-text {font-size: 12px;margin: 1.5em 0 0 0}\n.bt-text p {margin: 0}\n</style>\n</head>\n<body>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<header>\n<h2 class=\"title\">\n4 Signs You're About to Invest in the Wrong Stock\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2021-04-23 22:16 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/04/23/4-signs-youre-about-to-invest-in-the-wrong-stock/><strong>Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>Your goal in buying stocks should be to assemble a diverse investment mix that leads to long-term wealth. But if you buy the wrong stocks, you'll only set yourself back on reaching your goals. With ...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/04/23/4-signs-youre-about-to-invest-in-the-wrong-stock/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{".IXIC":"NASDAQ Composite",".DJI":"道琼斯",".SPX":"S&P 500 Index"},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/04/23/4-signs-youre-about-to-invest-in-the-wrong-stock/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2129359569","content_text":"Your goal in buying stocks should be to assemble a diverse investment mix that leads to long-term wealth. But if you buy the wrong stocks, you'll only set yourself back on reaching your goals. With that in mind, here are a few warning signs that you may be about to invest in a stock that's not a good fit for you.\n1. You haven't done your research\nIt's sometimes OK to buy a new gadget on a whim. But with stocks, not so much.\nRather, it's important to research each stock you buy to make sure the company behind it is not only financially sound, but also that it has decent growth potential. If you jump on a stock without looking into it at all, you may end up regretting that decision.\nImage source: Getty Images.\n2. You're following media hype\nMeme stocks have been popular this year, but many of the companies behind them are rather speculative, which could translate into a poor investment for you. Rather than buy the stocks that everyone keeps talking about and the internet seems to be all over, aim to find solid companies with strong earnings and an established record of managing their cash well.\n3. You're acting on emotion instead of logic\nIf you're a big fan of a certain company's product, you may be inclined to buy its stock. 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Though expensive stocks aren't automatically a good deal, stocks are often priced low for a reason. So rather than focus on price alone, you should aim to figure out what sort of value you're getting.\nBuying stocks isn't something you should do lightly. As such, make sure to approach your investments methodically. Establish an overall investing strategy and take the time to vet stocks individually to make sure they're a good fit for your portfolio. Going this route could spell the difference between accumulating a lot of wealth in your lifetime and losing money in the stock market -- in the near term, as well as the long run.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"comments":[{"id":4123995,"gmtCreate":1619304732849,"gmtModify":1635512198230,"authorId":3576231438371359,"author":{"id":3576231438371359,"authorId":3576231438371359,"name":"yl2021","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/9130003d93212acf586123bc8fe8a1e0","vip":1,"crmLevel":3,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"individualDisplayBadges":[]},"repliedAuthorId":0,"objectId":375977341,"type":1,"supId":0,"prevId":0,"content":"ggggg","text":"ggggg","html":"ggggg"}],"langContent":"EN"},{"id":375979891,"gmtCreate":1619299365713,"gmtModify":1634287285565,"author":{"id":"3574488501440064","authorId":"3574488501440064","authorIdStr":"3574488501440064","name":"Jon000","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/31d8b0b435484918436ab24cf32410e7","vip":1,"crmLevel":2,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"idStr":"3574488501440064"},"htmlText":"Comment n like pls","listText":"Comment n like pls","text":"Comment n like pls","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":1,"commentSize":0,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://laohu8.com/post/375979891","repostId":2129359569,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2129359569","pubTimestamp":1619187404,"share":"https://www.laohu8.com/m/news/2129359569?lang=&edition=full","pubTime":"2021-04-23 22:16","market":"us","language":"en","title":"4 Signs You're About to Invest in the Wrong Stock","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2129359569","media":"Motley Fool","summary":"Buying the wrong stocks could result in serious losses. Here's how to know when you're headed for disaster.","content":"<p>Your goal in buying stocks should be to assemble a diverse investment mix that leads to long-term wealth. But if you buy the wrong stocks, you'll only set yourself back on reaching your goals. With that in mind, here are a few warning signs that you may be about to invest in a stock that's not a good fit for you.</p>\n<h2>1. You haven't done your research</h2>\n<p>It's sometimes OK to buy a new gadget on a whim. But with stocks, not so much.</p>\n<p>Rather, it's important to research each stock you buy to make sure the company behind it is not only financially sound, but also that it has decent growth potential. If you jump on a stock without looking into it at all, you may end up regretting that decision.</p>\n<p class=\"t-img-caption\"><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/6ac797d9ed29804f7fea3e96212d91a6\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"466\"><span>Image source: Getty Images.</span></p>\n<h2>2. You're following media hype</h2>\n<p>Meme stocks have been popular this year, but many of the companies behind them are rather speculative, which could translate into a poor investment for you. Rather than buy the stocks that everyone keeps talking about and the internet seems to be all over, aim to find solid companies with strong earnings and an established record of managing their cash well.</p>\n<h2>3. You're acting on emotion instead of logic</h2>\n<p>If you're a big fan of a certain company's product, you may be inclined to buy its stock. Investing in companies that have business models you understand is a good idea. But that's not the same thing as buying a stock simply because you like or use a specific product.</p>\n<p>While you can use your knowledge of a certain product as a starting point, you should also thoroughly research the company in question to make sure it does a good job of preserving cash flow and keeping debt to a manageable level, among other things.</p>\n<h2>4. You're focusing on price more than value</h2>\n<p>Many investors are drawn to inexpensive stocks -- including penny stocks -- because they feel that, by virtue of that low price point, they're getting a bargain. But a cheap stock doesn't imply that you're getting a good deal. In fact, think about electronics -- you may like the idea of buying a $300 laptop instead of spending $1,200, but chances are that a $300 purchase won't last nearly as long or offer nearly as much value.</p>\n<p>The same holds true for stocks. Though expensive stocks aren't automatically a good deal, stocks are often priced low for a reason. So rather than focus on price alone, you should aim to figure out what sort of value you're getting.</p>\n<p>Buying stocks isn't something you should do lightly. As such, make sure to approach your investments methodically. Establish an overall investing strategy and take the time to vet stocks individually to make sure they're a good fit for your portfolio. Going this route could spell the difference between accumulating a lot of wealth in your lifetime and losing money in the stock market -- in the near term, as well as the long run.</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>4 Signs You're About to Invest in the Wrong Stock</title>\n<style type=\"text/css\">\na,abbr,acronym,address,applet,article,aside,audio,b,big,blockquote,body,canvas,caption,center,cite,code,dd,del,details,dfn,div,dl,dt,\nem,embed,fieldset,figcaption,figure,footer,form,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,header,hgroup,html,i,iframe,img,ins,kbd,label,legend,li,mark,menu,nav,\nobject,ol,output,p,pre,q,ruby,s,samp,section,small,span,strike,strong,sub,summary,sup,table,tbody,td,tfoot,th,thead,time,tr,tt,u,ul,var,video{ font:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:baseline;border:0 }\nbody{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#999; background:transparent; }\n.wrapper{ overflow:hidden;word-break:break-all;padding:10px; }\nh1,h2{ font-weight:normal; line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:.6em; }\nh3,h4,h5,h6{ line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:1em; }\nh1{ font-size:24px; }\nh2{ font-size:20px; }\nh3{ font-size:18px; }\nh4{ font-size:16px; }\nh5{ font-size:14px; }\nh6{ font-size:12px; }\np,ul,ol,blockquote,dl,table{ margin:1.2em 0; }\nul,ol{ margin-left:2em; }\nul{ list-style:disc; }\nol{ list-style:decimal; }\nli,li p{ margin:10px 0;}\nimg{ max-width:100%;display:block;margin:0 auto 1em; }\nblockquote{ color:#B5B2B1; border-left:3px solid #aaa; padding:1em; }\nstrong,b{font-weight:bold;}\nem,i{font-style:italic;}\ntable{ width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:1px;margin:1em 0;font-size:.9em; }\nth,td{ padding:5px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #aaa; }\nth{ font-weight:bold;background:#5d5d5d; }\n.symbol-link{font-weight:bold;}\n/* header{ border-bottom:1px solid #494756; } */\n.title{ margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.3;color:#ddd; }\n.meta {color:#5e5c6d;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 .5em; }\na{text-decoration:none; color:#2a4b87;}\n.meta .head { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden}\n.head .h-thumb { width: 30px; height: 30px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%; float: left;}\n.head .h-content { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 9px; float: left;}\n.head .h-name {font-size: 13px; color: #eee; margin: 0;}\n.head .h-time {font-size: 11px; color: #7E829C; margin: 0;line-height: 11px;}\n.small {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.9); -webkit-transform: scale(0.9); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.smaller {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.8); -webkit-transform: scale(0.8); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.bt-text {font-size: 12px;margin: 1.5em 0 0 0}\n.bt-text p {margin: 0}\n</style>\n</head>\n<body>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<header>\n<h2 class=\"title\">\n4 Signs You're About to Invest in the Wrong Stock\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2021-04-23 22:16 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/04/23/4-signs-youre-about-to-invest-in-the-wrong-stock/><strong>Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>Your goal in buying stocks should be to assemble a diverse investment mix that leads to long-term wealth. But if you buy the wrong stocks, you'll only set yourself back on reaching your goals. With ...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/04/23/4-signs-youre-about-to-invest-in-the-wrong-stock/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{".IXIC":"NASDAQ Composite",".DJI":"道琼斯",".SPX":"S&P 500 Index"},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/04/23/4-signs-youre-about-to-invest-in-the-wrong-stock/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2129359569","content_text":"Your goal in buying stocks should be to assemble a diverse investment mix that leads to long-term wealth. But if you buy the wrong stocks, you'll only set yourself back on reaching your goals. With that in mind, here are a few warning signs that you may be about to invest in a stock that's not a good fit for you.\n1. You haven't done your research\nIt's sometimes OK to buy a new gadget on a whim. But with stocks, not so much.\nRather, it's important to research each stock you buy to make sure the company behind it is not only financially sound, but also that it has decent growth potential. If you jump on a stock without looking into it at all, you may end up regretting that decision.\nImage source: Getty Images.\n2. You're following media hype\nMeme stocks have been popular this year, but many of the companies behind them are rather speculative, which could translate into a poor investment for you. Rather than buy the stocks that everyone keeps talking about and the internet seems to be all over, aim to find solid companies with strong earnings and an established record of managing their cash well.\n3. You're acting on emotion instead of logic\nIf you're a big fan of a certain company's product, you may be inclined to buy its stock. Investing in companies that have business models you understand is a good idea. But that's not the same thing as buying a stock simply because you like or use a specific product.\nWhile you can use your knowledge of a certain product as a starting point, you should also thoroughly research the company in question to make sure it does a good job of preserving cash flow and keeping debt to a manageable level, among other things.\n4. You're focusing on price more than value\nMany investors are drawn to inexpensive stocks -- including penny stocks -- because they feel that, by virtue of that low price point, they're getting a bargain. But a cheap stock doesn't imply that you're getting a good deal. In fact, think about electronics -- you may like the idea of buying a $300 laptop instead of spending $1,200, but chances are that a $300 purchase won't last nearly as long or offer nearly as much value.\nThe same holds true for stocks. Though expensive stocks aren't automatically a good deal, stocks are often priced low for a reason. So rather than focus on price alone, you should aim to figure out what sort of value you're getting.\nBuying stocks isn't something you should do lightly. As such, make sure to approach your investments methodically. Establish an overall investing strategy and take the time to vet stocks individually to make sure they're a good fit for your portfolio. Going this route could spell the difference between accumulating a lot of wealth in your lifetime and losing money in the stock market -- in the near term, as well as the long run.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"langContent":"EN"},{"id":375943295,"gmtCreate":1619288762317,"gmtModify":1634287293023,"author":{"id":"3577678934201060","authorId":"3577678934201060","authorIdStr":"3577678934201060","name":"KLxx","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/a52c68e0b84d7f61c9d9ccf225bb2bb8","vip":1,"crmLevel":2,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"idStr":"3577678934201060"},"htmlText":"Relevant points","listText":"Relevant points","text":"Relevant points","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":1,"commentSize":1,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://laohu8.com/post/375943295","repostId":2129359569,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2129359569","pubTimestamp":1619187404,"share":"https://www.laohu8.com/m/news/2129359569?lang=&edition=full","pubTime":"2021-04-23 22:16","market":"us","language":"en","title":"4 Signs You're About to Invest in the Wrong Stock","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2129359569","media":"Motley Fool","summary":"Buying the wrong stocks could result in serious losses. Here's how to know when you're headed for disaster.","content":"<p>Your goal in buying stocks should be to assemble a diverse investment mix that leads to long-term wealth. But if you buy the wrong stocks, you'll only set yourself back on reaching your goals. With that in mind, here are a few warning signs that you may be about to invest in a stock that's not a good fit for you.</p>\n<h2>1. You haven't done your research</h2>\n<p>It's sometimes OK to buy a new gadget on a whim. But with stocks, not so much.</p>\n<p>Rather, it's important to research each stock you buy to make sure the company behind it is not only financially sound, but also that it has decent growth potential. If you jump on a stock without looking into it at all, you may end up regretting that decision.</p>\n<p class=\"t-img-caption\"><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/6ac797d9ed29804f7fea3e96212d91a6\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"466\"><span>Image source: Getty Images.</span></p>\n<h2>2. You're following media hype</h2>\n<p>Meme stocks have been popular this year, but many of the companies behind them are rather speculative, which could translate into a poor investment for you. Rather than buy the stocks that everyone keeps talking about and the internet seems to be all over, aim to find solid companies with strong earnings and an established record of managing their cash well.</p>\n<h2>3. You're acting on emotion instead of logic</h2>\n<p>If you're a big fan of a certain company's product, you may be inclined to buy its stock. Investing in companies that have business models you understand is a good idea. But that's not the same thing as buying a stock simply because you like or use a specific product.</p>\n<p>While you can use your knowledge of a certain product as a starting point, you should also thoroughly research the company in question to make sure it does a good job of preserving cash flow and keeping debt to a manageable level, among other things.</p>\n<h2>4. You're focusing on price more than value</h2>\n<p>Many investors are drawn to inexpensive stocks -- including penny stocks -- because they feel that, by virtue of that low price point, they're getting a bargain. But a cheap stock doesn't imply that you're getting a good deal. In fact, think about electronics -- you may like the idea of buying a $300 laptop instead of spending $1,200, but chances are that a $300 purchase won't last nearly as long or offer nearly as much value.</p>\n<p>The same holds true for stocks. Though expensive stocks aren't automatically a good deal, stocks are often priced low for a reason. 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Going this route could spell the difference between accumulating a lot of wealth in your lifetime and losing money in the stock market -- in the near term, as well as the long run.</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>4 Signs You're About to Invest in the Wrong Stock</title>\n<style type=\"text/css\">\na,abbr,acronym,address,applet,article,aside,audio,b,big,blockquote,body,canvas,caption,center,cite,code,dd,del,details,dfn,div,dl,dt,\nem,embed,fieldset,figcaption,figure,footer,form,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,header,hgroup,html,i,iframe,img,ins,kbd,label,legend,li,mark,menu,nav,\nobject,ol,output,p,pre,q,ruby,s,samp,section,small,span,strike,strong,sub,summary,sup,table,tbody,td,tfoot,th,thead,time,tr,tt,u,ul,var,video{ font:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:baseline;border:0 }\nbody{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#999; background:transparent; }\n.wrapper{ overflow:hidden;word-break:break-all;padding:10px; }\nh1,h2{ font-weight:normal; line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:.6em; }\nh3,h4,h5,h6{ line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:1em; }\nh1{ font-size:24px; }\nh2{ font-size:20px; }\nh3{ font-size:18px; }\nh4{ font-size:16px; }\nh5{ font-size:14px; }\nh6{ font-size:12px; }\np,ul,ol,blockquote,dl,table{ margin:1.2em 0; }\nul,ol{ margin-left:2em; }\nul{ list-style:disc; }\nol{ list-style:decimal; }\nli,li p{ margin:10px 0;}\nimg{ max-width:100%;display:block;margin:0 auto 1em; }\nblockquote{ color:#B5B2B1; border-left:3px solid #aaa; padding:1em; }\nstrong,b{font-weight:bold;}\nem,i{font-style:italic;}\ntable{ width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:1px;margin:1em 0;font-size:.9em; }\nth,td{ padding:5px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #aaa; }\nth{ font-weight:bold;background:#5d5d5d; }\n.symbol-link{font-weight:bold;}\n/* header{ border-bottom:1px solid #494756; } */\n.title{ margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.3;color:#ddd; }\n.meta {color:#5e5c6d;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 .5em; }\na{text-decoration:none; color:#2a4b87;}\n.meta .head { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden}\n.head .h-thumb { width: 30px; height: 30px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%; float: left;}\n.head .h-content { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 9px; float: left;}\n.head .h-name {font-size: 13px; color: #eee; margin: 0;}\n.head .h-time {font-size: 11px; color: #7E829C; margin: 0;line-height: 11px;}\n.small {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.9); -webkit-transform: scale(0.9); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.smaller {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.8); -webkit-transform: scale(0.8); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.bt-text {font-size: 12px;margin: 1.5em 0 0 0}\n.bt-text p {margin: 0}\n</style>\n</head>\n<body>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<header>\n<h2 class=\"title\">\n4 Signs You're About to Invest in the Wrong Stock\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2021-04-23 22:16 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/04/23/4-signs-youre-about-to-invest-in-the-wrong-stock/><strong>Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>Your goal in buying stocks should be to assemble a diverse investment mix that leads to long-term wealth. 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You haven't done your research\nIt's sometimes OK to buy a new gadget on a whim. But with stocks, not so much.\nRather, it's important to research each stock you buy to make sure the company behind it is not only financially sound, but also that it has decent growth potential. If you jump on a stock without looking into it at all, you may end up regretting that decision.\nImage source: Getty Images.\n2. You're following media hype\nMeme stocks have been popular this year, but many of the companies behind them are rather speculative, which could translate into a poor investment for you. Rather than buy the stocks that everyone keeps talking about and the internet seems to be all over, aim to find solid companies with strong earnings and an established record of managing their cash well.\n3. You're acting on emotion instead of logic\nIf you're a big fan of a certain company's product, you may be inclined to buy its stock. 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Though expensive stocks aren't automatically a good deal, stocks are often priced low for a reason. So rather than focus on price alone, you should aim to figure out what sort of value you're getting.\nBuying stocks isn't something you should do lightly. As such, make sure to approach your investments methodically. Establish an overall investing strategy and take the time to vet stocks individually to make sure they're a good fit for your portfolio. Going this route could spell the difference between accumulating a lot of wealth in your lifetime and losing money in the stock market -- in the near term, as well as the long run.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"comments":[{"id":4123802,"gmtCreate":1619301130822,"gmtModify":1635512213492,"authorId":3578965435978206,"author":{"id":3578965435978206,"authorId":3578965435978206,"name":"pandajojo","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/7efe44a2514d987c5a8b342b85d6f229","vip":1,"crmLevel":5,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"individualDisplayBadges":[]},"repliedAuthorId":0,"objectId":375943295,"type":1,"supId":0,"prevId":0,"content":"Interesting article. Like n comment","text":"Interesting article. Like n comment","html":"Interesting article. 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Here's how to know when you're headed for disaster.","content":"<p>Your goal in buying stocks should be to assemble a diverse investment mix that leads to long-term wealth. But if you buy the wrong stocks, you'll only set yourself back on reaching your goals. With that in mind, here are a few warning signs that you may be about to invest in a stock that's not a good fit for you.</p>\n<h2>1. You haven't done your research</h2>\n<p>It's sometimes OK to buy a new gadget on a whim. But with stocks, not so much.</p>\n<p>Rather, it's important to research each stock you buy to make sure the company behind it is not only financially sound, but also that it has decent growth potential. If you jump on a stock without looking into it at all, you may end up regretting that decision.</p>\n<p class=\"t-img-caption\"><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/6ac797d9ed29804f7fea3e96212d91a6\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"466\"><span>Image source: Getty Images.</span></p>\n<h2>2. You're following media hype</h2>\n<p>Meme stocks have been popular this year, but many of the companies behind them are rather speculative, which could translate into a poor investment for you. Rather than buy the stocks that everyone keeps talking about and the internet seems to be all over, aim to find solid companies with strong earnings and an established record of managing their cash well.</p>\n<h2>3. You're acting on emotion instead of logic</h2>\n<p>If you're a big fan of a certain company's product, you may be inclined to buy its stock. Investing in companies that have business models you understand is a good idea. But that's not the same thing as buying a stock simply because you like or use a specific product.</p>\n<p>While you can use your knowledge of a certain product as a starting point, you should also thoroughly research the company in question to make sure it does a good job of preserving cash flow and keeping debt to a manageable level, among other things.</p>\n<h2>4. You're focusing on price more than value</h2>\n<p>Many investors are drawn to inexpensive stocks -- including penny stocks -- because they feel that, by virtue of that low price point, they're getting a bargain. But a cheap stock doesn't imply that you're getting a good deal. In fact, think about electronics -- you may like the idea of buying a $300 laptop instead of spending $1,200, but chances are that a $300 purchase won't last nearly as long or offer nearly as much value.</p>\n<p>The same holds true for stocks. Though expensive stocks aren't automatically a good deal, stocks are often priced low for a reason. So rather than focus on price alone, you should aim to figure out what sort of value you're getting.</p>\n<p>Buying stocks isn't something you should do lightly. As such, make sure to approach your investments methodically. Establish an overall investing strategy and take the time to vet stocks individually to make sure they're a good fit for your portfolio. Going this route could spell the difference between accumulating a lot of wealth in your lifetime and losing money in the stock market -- in the near term, as well as the long run.</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>4 Signs You're About to Invest in the Wrong Stock</title>\n<style type=\"text/css\">\na,abbr,acronym,address,applet,article,aside,audio,b,big,blockquote,body,canvas,caption,center,cite,code,dd,del,details,dfn,div,dl,dt,\nem,embed,fieldset,figcaption,figure,footer,form,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,header,hgroup,html,i,iframe,img,ins,kbd,label,legend,li,mark,menu,nav,\nobject,ol,output,p,pre,q,ruby,s,samp,section,small,span,strike,strong,sub,summary,sup,table,tbody,td,tfoot,th,thead,time,tr,tt,u,ul,var,video{ font:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:baseline;border:0 }\nbody{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#999; background:transparent; }\n.wrapper{ overflow:hidden;word-break:break-all;padding:10px; }\nh1,h2{ font-weight:normal; line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:.6em; }\nh3,h4,h5,h6{ line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:1em; }\nh1{ font-size:24px; }\nh2{ font-size:20px; }\nh3{ font-size:18px; }\nh4{ font-size:16px; }\nh5{ font-size:14px; }\nh6{ font-size:12px; }\np,ul,ol,blockquote,dl,table{ margin:1.2em 0; }\nul,ol{ margin-left:2em; }\nul{ list-style:disc; }\nol{ list-style:decimal; }\nli,li p{ margin:10px 0;}\nimg{ max-width:100%;display:block;margin:0 auto 1em; }\nblockquote{ color:#B5B2B1; border-left:3px solid #aaa; padding:1em; }\nstrong,b{font-weight:bold;}\nem,i{font-style:italic;}\ntable{ width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:1px;margin:1em 0;font-size:.9em; }\nth,td{ padding:5px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #aaa; }\nth{ font-weight:bold;background:#5d5d5d; }\n.symbol-link{font-weight:bold;}\n/* header{ border-bottom:1px solid #494756; } */\n.title{ margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.3;color:#ddd; }\n.meta {color:#5e5c6d;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 .5em; }\na{text-decoration:none; color:#2a4b87;}\n.meta .head { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden}\n.head .h-thumb { width: 30px; height: 30px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%; float: left;}\n.head .h-content { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 9px; float: left;}\n.head .h-name {font-size: 13px; color: #eee; margin: 0;}\n.head .h-time {font-size: 11px; color: #7E829C; margin: 0;line-height: 11px;}\n.small {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.9); -webkit-transform: scale(0.9); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.smaller {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.8); -webkit-transform: scale(0.8); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.bt-text {font-size: 12px;margin: 1.5em 0 0 0}\n.bt-text p {margin: 0}\n</style>\n</head>\n<body>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<header>\n<h2 class=\"title\">\n4 Signs You're About to Invest in the Wrong Stock\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2021-04-23 22:16 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/04/23/4-signs-youre-about-to-invest-in-the-wrong-stock/><strong>Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>Your goal in buying stocks should be to assemble a diverse investment mix that leads to long-term wealth. But if you buy the wrong stocks, you'll only set yourself back on reaching your goals. With ...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/04/23/4-signs-youre-about-to-invest-in-the-wrong-stock/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{".IXIC":"NASDAQ Composite",".DJI":"道琼斯",".SPX":"S&P 500 Index"},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/04/23/4-signs-youre-about-to-invest-in-the-wrong-stock/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2129359569","content_text":"Your goal in buying stocks should be to assemble a diverse investment mix that leads to long-term wealth. But if you buy the wrong stocks, you'll only set yourself back on reaching your goals. With that in mind, here are a few warning signs that you may be about to invest in a stock that's not a good fit for you.\n1. You haven't done your research\nIt's sometimes OK to buy a new gadget on a whim. But with stocks, not so much.\nRather, it's important to research each stock you buy to make sure the company behind it is not only financially sound, but also that it has decent growth potential. If you jump on a stock without looking into it at all, you may end up regretting that decision.\nImage source: Getty Images.\n2. You're following media hype\nMeme stocks have been popular this year, but many of the companies behind them are rather speculative, which could translate into a poor investment for you. Rather than buy the stocks that everyone keeps talking about and the internet seems to be all over, aim to find solid companies with strong earnings and an established record of managing their cash well.\n3. You're acting on emotion instead of logic\nIf you're a big fan of a certain company's product, you may be inclined to buy its stock. Investing in companies that have business models you understand is a good idea. But that's not the same thing as buying a stock simply because you like or use a specific product.\nWhile you can use your knowledge of a certain product as a starting point, you should also thoroughly research the company in question to make sure it does a good job of preserving cash flow and keeping debt to a manageable level, among other things.\n4. You're focusing on price more than value\nMany investors are drawn to inexpensive stocks -- including penny stocks -- because they feel that, by virtue of that low price point, they're getting a bargain. But a cheap stock doesn't imply that you're getting a good deal. In fact, think about electronics -- you may like the idea of buying a $300 laptop instead of spending $1,200, but chances are that a $300 purchase won't last nearly as long or offer nearly as much value.\nThe same holds true for stocks. Though expensive stocks aren't automatically a good deal, stocks are often priced low for a reason. So rather than focus on price alone, you should aim to figure out what sort of value you're getting.\nBuying stocks isn't something you should do lightly. As such, make sure to approach your investments methodically. Establish an overall investing strategy and take the time to vet stocks individually to make sure they're a good fit for your portfolio. Going this route could spell the difference between accumulating a lot of wealth in your lifetime and losing money in the stock market -- in the near term, as well as the long run.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"langContent":"EN"},{"id":375985023,"gmtCreate":1619277142062,"gmtModify":1634287319283,"author":{"id":"3579873267869781","authorId":"3579873267869781","authorIdStr":"3579873267869781","name":"zenthekid","avatar":"https://static.laohu8.com/default-avatar.jpg","vip":1,"crmLevel":2,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"idStr":"3579873267869781"},"htmlText":"Yolo","listText":"Yolo","text":"Yolo","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":0,"commentSize":0,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://laohu8.com/post/375985023","repostId":2129359569,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2129359569","pubTimestamp":1619187404,"share":"https://www.laohu8.com/m/news/2129359569?lang=&edition=full","pubTime":"2021-04-23 22:16","market":"us","language":"en","title":"4 Signs You're About to Invest in the Wrong Stock","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2129359569","media":"Motley Fool","summary":"Buying the wrong stocks could result in serious losses. 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You're following media hype</h2>\n<p>Meme stocks have been popular this year, but many of the companies behind them are rather speculative, which could translate into a poor investment for you. Rather than buy the stocks that everyone keeps talking about and the internet seems to be all over, aim to find solid companies with strong earnings and an established record of managing their cash well.</p>\n<h2>3. You're acting on emotion instead of logic</h2>\n<p>If you're a big fan of a certain company's product, you may be inclined to buy its stock. Investing in companies that have business models you understand is a good idea. But that's not the same thing as buying a stock simply because you like or use a specific product.</p>\n<p>While you can use your knowledge of a certain product as a starting point, you should also thoroughly research the company in question to make sure it does a good job of preserving cash flow and keeping debt to a manageable level, among other things.</p>\n<h2>4. You're focusing on price more than value</h2>\n<p>Many investors are drawn to inexpensive stocks -- including penny stocks -- because they feel that, by virtue of that low price point, they're getting a bargain. But a cheap stock doesn't imply that you're getting a good deal. In fact, think about electronics -- you may like the idea of buying a $300 laptop instead of spending $1,200, but chances are that a $300 purchase won't last nearly as long or offer nearly as much value.</p>\n<p>The same holds true for stocks. Though expensive stocks aren't automatically a good deal, stocks are often priced low for a reason. 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You haven't done your research\nIt's sometimes OK to buy a new gadget on a whim. But with stocks, not so much.\nRather, it's important to research each stock you buy to make sure the company behind it is not only financially sound, but also that it has decent growth potential. If you jump on a stock without looking into it at all, you may end up regretting that decision.\nImage source: Getty Images.\n2. You're following media hype\nMeme stocks have been popular this year, but many of the companies behind them are rather speculative, which could translate into a poor investment for you. Rather than buy the stocks that everyone keeps talking about and the internet seems to be all over, aim to find solid companies with strong earnings and an established record of managing their cash well.\n3. You're acting on emotion instead of logic\nIf you're a big fan of a certain company's product, you may be inclined to buy its stock. 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You're following media hype</h2>\n<p>Meme stocks have been popular this year, but many of the companies behind them are rather speculative, which could translate into a poor investment for you. Rather than buy the stocks that everyone keeps talking about and the internet seems to be all over, aim to find solid companies with strong earnings and an established record of managing their cash well.</p>\n<h2>3. You're acting on emotion instead of logic</h2>\n<p>If you're a big fan of a certain company's product, you may be inclined to buy its stock. Investing in companies that have business models you understand is a good idea. 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Going this route could spell the difference between accumulating a lot of wealth in your lifetime and losing money in the stock market -- in the near term, as well as the long run.</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>4 Signs You're About to Invest in the Wrong Stock</title>\n<style type=\"text/css\">\na,abbr,acronym,address,applet,article,aside,audio,b,big,blockquote,body,canvas,caption,center,cite,code,dd,del,details,dfn,div,dl,dt,\nem,embed,fieldset,figcaption,figure,footer,form,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,header,hgroup,html,i,iframe,img,ins,kbd,label,legend,li,mark,menu,nav,\nobject,ol,output,p,pre,q,ruby,s,samp,section,small,span,strike,strong,sub,summary,sup,table,tbody,td,tfoot,th,thead,time,tr,tt,u,ul,var,video{ font:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:baseline;border:0 }\nbody{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#999; background:transparent; }\n.wrapper{ overflow:hidden;word-break:break-all;padding:10px; }\nh1,h2{ font-weight:normal; line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:.6em; }\nh3,h4,h5,h6{ line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:1em; }\nh1{ font-size:24px; }\nh2{ font-size:20px; }\nh3{ font-size:18px; }\nh4{ font-size:16px; }\nh5{ font-size:14px; }\nh6{ font-size:12px; }\np,ul,ol,blockquote,dl,table{ margin:1.2em 0; }\nul,ol{ margin-left:2em; }\nul{ list-style:disc; }\nol{ list-style:decimal; }\nli,li p{ margin:10px 0;}\nimg{ max-width:100%;display:block;margin:0 auto 1em; }\nblockquote{ color:#B5B2B1; border-left:3px solid #aaa; padding:1em; }\nstrong,b{font-weight:bold;}\nem,i{font-style:italic;}\ntable{ width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:1px;margin:1em 0;font-size:.9em; }\nth,td{ padding:5px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #aaa; }\nth{ font-weight:bold;background:#5d5d5d; }\n.symbol-link{font-weight:bold;}\n/* header{ border-bottom:1px solid #494756; } */\n.title{ margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.3;color:#ddd; }\n.meta {color:#5e5c6d;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 .5em; }\na{text-decoration:none; color:#2a4b87;}\n.meta .head { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden}\n.head .h-thumb { width: 30px; height: 30px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%; float: left;}\n.head .h-content { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 9px; float: left;}\n.head .h-name {font-size: 13px; color: #eee; margin: 0;}\n.head .h-time {font-size: 11px; color: #7E829C; margin: 0;line-height: 11px;}\n.small {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.9); -webkit-transform: scale(0.9); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.smaller {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.8); -webkit-transform: scale(0.8); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.bt-text {font-size: 12px;margin: 1.5em 0 0 0}\n.bt-text p {margin: 0}\n</style>\n</head>\n<body>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<header>\n<h2 class=\"title\">\n4 Signs You're About to Invest in the Wrong Stock\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2021-04-23 22:16 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/04/23/4-signs-youre-about-to-invest-in-the-wrong-stock/><strong>Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>Your goal in buying stocks should be to assemble a diverse investment mix that leads to long-term wealth. But if you buy the wrong stocks, you'll only set yourself back on reaching your goals. With ...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/04/23/4-signs-youre-about-to-invest-in-the-wrong-stock/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{".IXIC":"NASDAQ Composite",".DJI":"道琼斯",".SPX":"S&P 500 Index"},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/04/23/4-signs-youre-about-to-invest-in-the-wrong-stock/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2129359569","content_text":"Your goal in buying stocks should be to assemble a diverse investment mix that leads to long-term wealth. But if you buy the wrong stocks, you'll only set yourself back on reaching your goals. With that in mind, here are a few warning signs that you may be about to invest in a stock that's not a good fit for you.\n1. You haven't done your research\nIt's sometimes OK to buy a new gadget on a whim. But with stocks, not so much.\nRather, it's important to research each stock you buy to make sure the company behind it is not only financially sound, but also that it has decent growth potential. If you jump on a stock without looking into it at all, you may end up regretting that decision.\nImage source: Getty Images.\n2. You're following media hype\nMeme stocks have been popular this year, but many of the companies behind them are rather speculative, which could translate into a poor investment for you. Rather than buy the stocks that everyone keeps talking about and the internet seems to be all over, aim to find solid companies with strong earnings and an established record of managing their cash well.\n3. You're acting on emotion instead of logic\nIf you're a big fan of a certain company's product, you may be inclined to buy its stock. 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Going this route could spell the difference between accumulating a lot of wealth in your lifetime and losing money in the stock market -- in the near term, as well as the long run.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"langContent":"EN"},{"id":375932214,"gmtCreate":1619274347238,"gmtModify":1634287334815,"author":{"id":"3577089953267281","authorId":"3577089953267281","authorIdStr":"3577089953267281","name":"Annalz","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/ffd285ab6189bb61da4b48c3e149eedc","vip":1,"crmLevel":3,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"idStr":"3577089953267281"},"htmlText":"哈哈😄","listText":"哈哈😄","text":"哈哈😄","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":1,"commentSize":0,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://laohu8.com/post/375932214","repostId":2129359569,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2129359569","pubTimestamp":1619187404,"share":"https://www.laohu8.com/m/news/2129359569?lang=&edition=full","pubTime":"2021-04-23 22:16","market":"us","language":"en","title":"4 Signs You're About to Invest in the Wrong Stock","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2129359569","media":"Motley Fool","summary":"Buying the wrong stocks could result in serious losses. Here's how to know when you're headed for disaster.","content":"<p>Your goal in buying stocks should be to assemble a diverse investment mix that leads to long-term wealth. But if you buy the wrong stocks, you'll only set yourself back on reaching your goals. With that in mind, here are a few warning signs that you may be about to invest in a stock that's not a good fit for you.</p>\n<h2>1. You haven't done your research</h2>\n<p>It's sometimes OK to buy a new gadget on a whim. But with stocks, not so much.</p>\n<p>Rather, it's important to research each stock you buy to make sure the company behind it is not only financially sound, but also that it has decent growth potential. If you jump on a stock without looking into it at all, you may end up regretting that decision.</p>\n<p class=\"t-img-caption\"><img src=\"https://static.tigerbbs.com/6ac797d9ed29804f7fea3e96212d91a6\" tg-width=\"700\" tg-height=\"466\"><span>Image source: Getty Images.</span></p>\n<h2>2. You're following media hype</h2>\n<p>Meme stocks have been popular this year, but many of the companies behind them are rather speculative, which could translate into a poor investment for you. Rather than buy the stocks that everyone keeps talking about and the internet seems to be all over, aim to find solid companies with strong earnings and an established record of managing their cash well.</p>\n<h2>3. You're acting on emotion instead of logic</h2>\n<p>If you're a big fan of a certain company's product, you may be inclined to buy its stock. Investing in companies that have business models you understand is a good idea. But that's not the same thing as buying a stock simply because you like or use a specific product.</p>\n<p>While you can use your knowledge of a certain product as a starting point, you should also thoroughly research the company in question to make sure it does a good job of preserving cash flow and keeping debt to a manageable level, among other things.</p>\n<h2>4. You're focusing on price more than value</h2>\n<p>Many investors are drawn to inexpensive stocks -- including penny stocks -- because they feel that, by virtue of that low price point, they're getting a bargain. But a cheap stock doesn't imply that you're getting a good deal. In fact, think about electronics -- you may like the idea of buying a $300 laptop instead of spending $1,200, but chances are that a $300 purchase won't last nearly as long or offer nearly as much value.</p>\n<p>The same holds true for stocks. Though expensive stocks aren't automatically a good deal, stocks are often priced low for a reason. So rather than focus on price alone, you should aim to figure out what sort of value you're getting.</p>\n<p>Buying stocks isn't something you should do lightly. As such, make sure to approach your investments methodically. Establish an overall investing strategy and take the time to vet stocks individually to make sure they're a good fit for your portfolio. Going this route could spell the difference between accumulating a lot of wealth in your lifetime and losing money in the stock market -- in the near term, as well as the long run.</p>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>4 Signs You're About to Invest in the Wrong Stock</title>\n<style type=\"text/css\">\na,abbr,acronym,address,applet,article,aside,audio,b,big,blockquote,body,canvas,caption,center,cite,code,dd,del,details,dfn,div,dl,dt,\nem,embed,fieldset,figcaption,figure,footer,form,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,header,hgroup,html,i,iframe,img,ins,kbd,label,legend,li,mark,menu,nav,\nobject,ol,output,p,pre,q,ruby,s,samp,section,small,span,strike,strong,sub,summary,sup,table,tbody,td,tfoot,th,thead,time,tr,tt,u,ul,var,video{ font:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:baseline;border:0 }\nbody{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#999; background:transparent; }\n.wrapper{ overflow:hidden;word-break:break-all;padding:10px; }\nh1,h2{ font-weight:normal; line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:.6em; }\nh3,h4,h5,h6{ line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:1em; }\nh1{ font-size:24px; }\nh2{ font-size:20px; }\nh3{ font-size:18px; }\nh4{ font-size:16px; }\nh5{ font-size:14px; }\nh6{ font-size:12px; }\np,ul,ol,blockquote,dl,table{ margin:1.2em 0; }\nul,ol{ margin-left:2em; }\nul{ list-style:disc; }\nol{ list-style:decimal; }\nli,li p{ margin:10px 0;}\nimg{ max-width:100%;display:block;margin:0 auto 1em; }\nblockquote{ color:#B5B2B1; border-left:3px solid #aaa; padding:1em; }\nstrong,b{font-weight:bold;}\nem,i{font-style:italic;}\ntable{ width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:1px;margin:1em 0;font-size:.9em; }\nth,td{ padding:5px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #aaa; }\nth{ font-weight:bold;background:#5d5d5d; }\n.symbol-link{font-weight:bold;}\n/* header{ border-bottom:1px solid #494756; } */\n.title{ margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.3;color:#ddd; }\n.meta {color:#5e5c6d;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 .5em; }\na{text-decoration:none; color:#2a4b87;}\n.meta .head { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden}\n.head .h-thumb { width: 30px; height: 30px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%; float: left;}\n.head .h-content { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 9px; float: left;}\n.head .h-name {font-size: 13px; color: #eee; margin: 0;}\n.head .h-time {font-size: 11px; color: #7E829C; margin: 0;line-height: 11px;}\n.small {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.9); -webkit-transform: scale(0.9); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.smaller {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.8); -webkit-transform: scale(0.8); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.bt-text {font-size: 12px;margin: 1.5em 0 0 0}\n.bt-text p {margin: 0}\n</style>\n</head>\n<body>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<header>\n<h2 class=\"title\">\n4 Signs You're About to Invest in the Wrong Stock\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2021-04-23 22:16 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/04/23/4-signs-youre-about-to-invest-in-the-wrong-stock/><strong>Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>Your goal in buying stocks should be to assemble a diverse investment mix that leads to long-term wealth. But if you buy the wrong stocks, you'll only set yourself back on reaching your goals. With ...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/04/23/4-signs-youre-about-to-invest-in-the-wrong-stock/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{".IXIC":"NASDAQ Composite",".DJI":"道琼斯",".SPX":"S&P 500 Index"},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/04/23/4-signs-youre-about-to-invest-in-the-wrong-stock/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2129359569","content_text":"Your goal in buying stocks should be to assemble a diverse investment mix that leads to long-term wealth. But if you buy the wrong stocks, you'll only set yourself back on reaching your goals. With that in mind, here are a few warning signs that you may be about to invest in a stock that's not a good fit for you.\n1. You haven't done your research\nIt's sometimes OK to buy a new gadget on a whim. But with stocks, not so much.\nRather, it's important to research each stock you buy to make sure the company behind it is not only financially sound, but also that it has decent growth potential. If you jump on a stock without looking into it at all, you may end up regretting that decision.\nImage source: Getty Images.\n2. You're following media hype\nMeme stocks have been popular this year, but many of the companies behind them are rather speculative, which could translate into a poor investment for you. Rather than buy the stocks that everyone keeps talking about and the internet seems to be all over, aim to find solid companies with strong earnings and an established record of managing their cash well.\n3. You're acting on emotion instead of logic\nIf you're a big fan of a certain company's product, you may be inclined to buy its stock. Investing in companies that have business models you understand is a good idea. But that's not the same thing as buying a stock simply because you like or use a specific product.\nWhile you can use your knowledge of a certain product as a starting point, you should also thoroughly research the company in question to make sure it does a good job of preserving cash flow and keeping debt to a manageable level, among other things.\n4. You're focusing on price more than value\nMany investors are drawn to inexpensive stocks -- including penny stocks -- because they feel that, by virtue of that low price point, they're getting a bargain. But a cheap stock doesn't imply that you're getting a good deal. In fact, think about electronics -- you may like the idea of buying a $300 laptop instead of spending $1,200, but chances are that a $300 purchase won't last nearly as long or offer nearly as much value.\nThe same holds true for stocks. Though expensive stocks aren't automatically a good deal, stocks are often priced low for a reason. So rather than focus on price alone, you should aim to figure out what sort of value you're getting.\nBuying stocks isn't something you should do lightly. As such, make sure to approach your investments methodically. Establish an overall investing strategy and take the time to vet stocks individually to make sure they're a good fit for your portfolio. Going this route could spell the difference between accumulating a lot of wealth in your lifetime and losing money in the stock market -- in the near term, as well as the long run.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"langContent":"CN"}],"hasMoreComments":true,"newsSizeData":{"likeSize":130,"commentSize":54,"repostSize":0,"favoriteSize":0,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false}}