Hold no more stocks than you can remain informed on. Invest regularly. You want to see, first, that sales and earnings per share are moving forward at an acceptable rate and, second, that you can buy the stock at a reasonable price. It is well to consider the financial strength and debt structure to see if a few bad years would hinder the company’s long-term progress. Buy or do not buy the stock on the basis of whether or not the growth meets your objectives and whether the price is reasonable. Understanding the reasons for past sales growth will help you form a good judgment as to the
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