If it is losing money, I know the burn rate. | Forecast |
I know how much my investment will be diluted as a result of the founders getting an interest for their sweat equity. | Forecast |
I know that adequate and reliable portfolio management services are available for individual investors. | Forecast |
I buy shares based on technical forecast. | Forecast |
I buy shares based on the company’s fundamentals | Forecast |
I have discussed this project with other current and potential investors. | Insider |
I know that which project involves development of a new product, process or other technical innovation, I have independent confirmation that it will work or not. | Insider |
I think the founders have invested an appropriate amount of cash in the project. | Insider |
I know the board of directors sometimes. | Insider |
I know and trust the people who are managing the organization. | Insider |
I know what and how the promoters are being paid (if anything). | Insider |
I know the history of the key implementers of the business plan. | Insider |
I know the terms of employment, contractual and salary agreements for the key personnel. | Insider |
I know the reputations of the current shareholders, officers and directors and key professionals to the project. | Insider |
I prefer investing in familiar companies. | Insider |
I know the internal aspects of companies and the credible third parties. | Insider |
I have listed and defined my personal objectives for the investment. | Invest |
I know my probable return on investment (ROI) | Invest |
I know the payback period for the investment. | Invest |
I know how long this opportunity has been available. | Invest |
I understand the financial plan and believe the assumptions and projections are reasonable. | Invest |
I know how and when I will get my capital back. | Invest |
I could be legally bound to put up more money in the future. | Invest |
I am interested in short term gains from my investment in shares. | Profit |
I Invest in shares mainly for long term capital gains. | Profit |
I booked abnormal returns many time during my trading history | Profit |
I am an active investor who trades every hour and make profit generally in every week. | Profit |
I book profits after I reach the desired goals. | Profit |
If I am purchasing equity, I know what I am purchasing (common shares, preferred shares) | Risk |
I know if there are warrants or share options attached. | Risk |
I know how much I could lose and the risk of loss on the investment. | Risk |
In my investment instrument all the regulatory requirements (Environmental, zoning, patent searches, etc.) have been met. | Risk |