@weiyun:The basic stocks guideline:1) check financials ( profit and loss, balance sheet) 2) check the management commitee of the company (are they qualified or experienced of same industry background)? 3) review return on equity >15% means good stable stock4) floating rate ( the more the shares are held by public the greater the volatility of stock i.. E the buying the selling movement will be more rapid. 5) do not invest in company who is lesser than 10 years old as you do not know what future lies for the company6) investing in stock is like investing a company. If the company you had blind faith in is making losses year on year you need to consider if the company has chance to recover from the crisis. If no, choose other safe stocks7) monitor if the company is ambitious and ex