Oct 06, 2009 - 2:20 AM EDT
Sean Hannon submits:
There are many reasons to enter into a trade. Whether the impetus is a belief about long-term value or focuses on short-term price movements, people arrive at investment decisions in different manners. Seeing no need to delve into the merits of each investor's decision-making process, I will highlight one factor all should share. When you make a decision, it is extremely important to understand what dictated the choice so you can identify reasons for changing your view.
Source: Seeking Alpha (Oct 06, 2009 - 2:20 AM EDT)