Title: Market Problems? Blame Investors
Headings: Market Problems? Blame Investors
Market Problems? Blame Investors
Key Takeaways
Following the Crowd
We Can't Control Everything
Holding Out for a Rare Treat
Xenophobia
A Handy List
The Bottom Line

Content: Tuck your arms and legs in and hide under a desk as people trample their way out of the market. We Can't Control Everything
Although it is a must, due diligence cannot save you from everything. Companies that become entangled in scandals or lie on their balance sheets can deceive even the most seasoned and prudent investor. For the most part, these companies are easy to spot in hindsight (e.g., Enron ), but early rumors may be ignored by even the most vigilant of investors. Even when a company is honest with an investor, a related scandal can weaken the share price. Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, for example, took a severe beating due to its namesake's alleged insider selling. So bear in mind that it is a market of risk. Holding Out for a Rare Treat
Gamblers can always tell you how many times and how much they've won, but never how many times or how badly they've lost. This is the problem with relying on rewards that come from luck rather than skill: You can never predict when lucky gains will come, but when they do, it's such a treat that it erases the stress (psychological, not financial) you've suffered.