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Tip #2 - The share market is not for everyone

by Tony Ryburn, Executive Chairman, Sharesight | May 21st 2013

Every week we post a tip that we hope will help you become a successful share market investor.

Tip #2 — The share market is not for everyone

Short-term market turbulence such as we are currently experiencing can be disconcerting and many investors at the moment are nervous about their on-paper losses. Despite all the evidence that the share market provides excellent investment opportunities, if you’re not prepared to ride out the lows for the sake of longer term gains, then stock market investing probably isn’t right for you.

This information is not a recommendation nor a statement of opinion. You should consult an independent financial adviser before making any decisions with respect to your shares in relation to the information that is presented in this article.

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