3 principles of stock investing for dummies! 1st principle is , Don't lose money !2nd principle is , stick to 1st principle 3rd principle, never use any other principles1. To ensure that you don't lose money , ask this question . Is the company u r investing into making money ? Key is growth!They can have the beautiful figures and pictures to show u a rosy future, but cutting off all the innovative n creative ideas , where is the evidence of growth ? When is this growth translated to actual money earnings ? The previous recession due to internet bubbles had given us the reality check that potential does not necessarily translate to earnings. Bubbles gave u a dream ...don't put ur $ in a dream ! Don't put ur hard earn mo