Good Investor Traits

Be decisive, flexible, and patient Ignore gut instincts and feelings of panic Learn to admit when you are wrong Don't invest cash, you will need in future Do a thorough research as you would for anything that you intent to own for long run (like a house) Diversify, - invest 30-40% in fast growers - invest 10-20% in stalwarts and cyclicals - invest remaining in turnarounds Buy stocks at bargain prices during - october and december, aka, when companies sell stocks to get rid of stocks not performing well - market crashes