Your money will grow faster if earnings are reinvested. This puts compound income to work. The companies should have good prospects for continued growth. They should be stronger companies five years from now. Invest in different fields.
Diversification helps spread both risks and opportunity.
They are programs for learning and for accumulating and building toward long-term gain. A falling stock may be considered a buying opportunity. Club members must do their homework. NAIC and earlier work by Jan Carroll. For more information, contact your local Colorado State University Cooperative Extension office .