3 Rules of Thumb-1) Research on more market information and statistical data to have better idea of the stock market conditions.2) Understand your risk personality and appetite, in terms of how much risk you are willing to take and what are the different type of financial products you are more comfortable to invest your "hard-earned" money in. 3) Design and customise a "tailor-fit" strategy and be consistent in your trading practice.Wishing all individual investors a wise and productive financial journey!