{"id":1000,"date":"2024-04-22T06:03:34","date_gmt":"2024-04-22T06:03:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jamawealth.com\/askguru\/?p=1000"},"modified":"2026-03-02T19:29:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T19:29:09","slug":"im-a-21-year-old-student-and-im-interested-in-the-stock-market-but-im-unable-to-choose-which-stocks-to-buy-what-are-the-factors-to-look-for-while-buying-a-stock-which-stock-is-capable-of-giv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maxiomwealth.com\/askguru\/2024\/04\/22\/im-a-21-year-old-student-and-im-interested-in-the-stock-market-but-im-unable-to-choose-which-stocks-to-buy-what-are-the-factors-to-look-for-while-buying-a-stock-which-stock-is-capable-of-giv\/","title":{"rendered":"I&#8217;m a 21-year-old student, and I&#8217;m interested in the stock market, but I&#8217;m unable to choose which stocks to buy. What are the factors to look for while buying a stock? Which stock is capable of giving solid returns?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Selecting the right stocks to invest in requires a disciplined approach, meticulous research, and a keen understanding of market dynamics. A great way to go about it is to adopt an investment philosophy like Roots &amp; Wings (RAW), designed by Maxiom Wealth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under RAW&#8217;s &#8216;Roots&#8217; approach, look for companies that have low debt, demonstrate consistent Return on Equity (ROE), Return on Capital Employed (ROCE), and Return on Assets (ROA). These indicate the financial strength of a company. Also, verify the integrity of the promoters and their commitment towards the business. Avoid very small caps as they may entail higher risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The &#8216;Wings&#8217; approach calls for investing in companies with strong growth prospects. This could be those growing at a rate significantly higher than the GDP growth, demonstrating substantial operating cash flows, and possessing strong market dominance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Investment is not a &#8216;buy and forget&#8217; exercise. Regularly monitor your portfolio to ensure that the companies you&#8217;ve invested in continue to adhere to these principles. This ongoing review process will help you exit risky stocks in time and protect your capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In essence, RAW philosophy can be a potent strategy for stock selection, blending the need for both wealth preservation (Roots) and growth (Wings). 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