Learn To Relax and Not Panic In Volatile Stock Markets

In a wild, see-saw market like we've seen in the last few weeks, it is common for regular people to become worried and confused. In fact, even many professional traders are probably stressed out.

The thing is, there is never any reason to really worry - as long as you don't have to cash out the whole account in the next 5 years and you aren't trading with leverage.

Instead, there are only two things to know: stocks fluctuate, and fluctuations allow you to boost your return by buying low and selling high. When a stock you own goes down, buy some more. If a stock you own goes up, sell into the rise to generate your return.

In fact, buying into declines and selling into rises is the best way to trade - it does not require hindsight, luck, special knowledge or hours of research.

My book stock trading riches gives a complete trading system that follows this strategy. It also provides information on portfolio building, diversification, and choosing stocks and funds.