An important objective when investing is to determine what kind of investor you are. Finding a style that makes you feel comfortable is very important.
Some investors have a low risk tolerance and some have a higher risk tolerance.
Needless to say, most of us fall in between low risk and high risk. Investing in Stocks Current Stock Recommendations Stock Recommendations for April 15, 2001. Check the performance of past stock recommendations. Track Record, Expectations of Top Mutual Fund Performers February 2001 - Many fall under the impression that when a highly circulated investment publication like Smart Money Magazine lists their top ten performing mutual funds, there is a high probability that these will be the best investments to buy for that year. These funds usually carry some of the better known and more talked about managers on Wall Street.