Investing 101 What new investors need to know What we'll learn today? Investing Tips & Suggestions Timeline Set Your Goals More Income Streams Reduce Debt Accumulate Dividend retirement Fund Identify what kind of investor you are. Short term Long Term Know Your Risk Appetite DYOR Risk Management Business Management Financials Prospects Valuation Do Your Own Research Timeline Diversify Choose diferrent sectors for your stock portfolio Invest what you can afford to lose. Invest your idle cash Invest at your own risk. Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt Set Your Goal What do you want to achieve? Identify what kind of Investor you are. Short-term? Long-term? Know Your Risk Appetite Are you a conservative, moderate, or aggressive investor? DYOR (Do Your Own Research) BUSINESS Learn about the company's operations. MANAGEMENT Competence, Integrity, and Passion Encourage long-term growth. Encourage the development of a stable and longlasting culture. Employees & staffs own a significant amount of stock. FINANCIALS Strong Balance Sheet Recurring Income Positive Cash Flows Organic Growth Consistent Earnings PROSPECTS Can continue to grow over time Can anticipate and adjust to quickly changing situation Invest back into the company and community. VALUATION Take note what are you investing for. Diversify Your Investments Financials 20% Industrial 20% Property 20% Build a diverse stock portfolio based on your risk tolerance. Holding Firm Consult a financial expert on what could be 20% in your investment portfolio. Transportation 20% Invest What You Can Afford to Lose. Invest only an idle cash. Invest at your own risk. Fear Uncertainty Doubt If you don't find a way to make money while you sleep, you will work until you die. - Warren Buffett