Businessie.com, a blog about starting your own small business, published this article about the eight traits of a good investor. It’s got some good ideas, and is worth a read…

The 8 Traits Good Investors Share

Published at Businessie.com

There are eight traits that most good investors share. These traits make it easy for them to not only know how to invest, but when to invest, or in some cases, when not to. Not every one of us have all traits, but the most of these that you can learn or develop, the better off you will be.

1. The first trait a good investor should have is knowing when to say “I Don’t Know.” This trait will save you money time after time. Many investors are afraid of looking stupid, and so when they don’t know something they act like they do instead, and of course, it often has disastrous results. Don’t be afraid to let others know when you don’t know something. Treat everything as a learning opportunity, and be prepared to listen and learn.

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