1) I only invest in companies whose business I understand.2) I do my due diligence. I study their financial reports. I try to pay attention to industry developments and regulatory changes.3) I only invest with money I do not need in the short term after setting aside sufficient funds for emergencies.4) I split my purchases or do DCA. This helps me to avoid timing the market and detach my emotions from the action of investing.5) Be greedy when others are fearful. A market correction offers the best opportunity to buy undervalued companies.$BYD Co.(BYDDF.US)$ $AbbVie(ABBV.US)$ $Grab Holdings(GRAB.US)$ $Sea(SE.US)$ $Block(SQ.US)$ $Roblox(RBLX.US)$ $Marin Software(MRIN.US)$ $Arcturus Therapeutics(ARCT.US)$ $Pfizer(PFE.US)$ $Merck & Co(MRK.US)$&n

The best way to make money is to follow the nation's interests. It's either short term or for the long run. As long as you follow the national interest, you'll know where to go.