Investing in 2026 and selling in 2030: Don't just pick stocks, follow these 9 principles to create wealth

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So, the stock market is doing what it often does. Being unpredictable. One day everyone feels they are about to make a fortune, and the very next day it seems like the sky is falling. When things are chaotic and most headlines are about market as well as global uncertainty, it’s tempting to either panic-sell everything or back some much talked about stock and hope for the best. Don’t succumb to that temptation. There are disciplined ways to approach even volatile markets.

These past couple of weeks have seen the markets move up or down on various cues. While we believe that the bulls are on the ascendancy, corrections sparked by profit-booking or any global or domestic event cannot be ruled out. They can happen anytime.In such a scenario, here’s the thing to remember: Whether the market is soaring or sinking, smart investors don’t change their gameplan. They stick to a few timeless, battle-tested principles and

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