Avoid greed and fear. These are the investor's Achilles heels. Keeping all your money in the bank earning 3% interest is just as foolish as dumping your entire savings into the market thinking you'll make a quick buck. — Nancy Dunnan Copy Share Image
Always leave a sinking ship. There's no virtue in hanging on to losers. And stocks don't have feelings. — Nancy Dunnan Copy Share
The higher the yield, the higher the risk. A high yield is designed to attract investors. An outrageously high yield attracts fools. — Nancy Dunnan Copy Share
Avoid greed and fear. These are the investor's Achilles heels. Keeping all your money in the bank earning 3% interest is just as foolish… — Nancy Dunnan Copy Share
Give a cold shoulder to cold callers. Never invest in anything based on a phone call from someone you don't know or whose office… — Nancy Dunnan Copy Share
Bulls make money and bears make money, but pigs seldom do. When a stock or mutual fund is up 30%, sell one-quarter of your position. — Nancy Dunnan Copy Share
Sell before the holidays. Stock prices tend to rise on the last trading day before major holidays. — Nancy Dunnan Copy Share
If you're uncomfortable with your financial advisor, it's probably with good reason. — Nancy Dunnan Copy Share
When a corporation goes into the marketplace to buy back its own stock, it means management thinks the stock is undervalued. This is a… — Nancy Dunnan Copy Share
Never call your broker on Monday. Out of courtesy and common sense, wait until Tuesday. A good broker is focused on the opening of… — Nancy Dunnan Copy Share
Invest less at the end of the month. Brokers tend to push stocks at the end of the month in an effort to match… — Nancy Dunnan Copy Share
Have the courage of your own convictions and don't be swayed by friends who boast about their financial home runs. Last year's winners are… — Nancy Dunnan Copy Share
Bet on black. Buy low-debt or no-debt companies. When the economy is in trouble, these companies usually have enough cash on hand to stay… — Nancy Dunnan Copy Share
Invest in vanity. Buy stocks in high-profile companies whose products are designed to make you feel good and look good. — Nancy Dunnan Copy Share
