Learn stock patterns

Consider companies with big EPS % increase

But you need to know when to invest in such companies. Apple, Cisco Systems etcStocks keep hitting highs or lows for a period of time. Like future retail, or Cisco in 1990s

Innovative companies can generate great returns

Price movements are very much possible with small/medium cap because of supply and demand. A lot of trading is required to move a large company's stock price, which is unlike in a small cap company.

Supply and demand 

Buy leading company in the group, like HUL etcThese companies will always dominate the competition because they have a lot of things going on. Dynamic companies should be preferred over older companies. Always avoid second best or copy cats.

Buy industry leaders

Look for stocks with institutional sponsorships. So pay attention to that. Pay attention to what the best performing funds are picking. Can checkout morningstar.com Understand their stock picking strategy.

Rather than purchase individual shares buy mutual funds.

If market goes does, you lose money. Keep a close eye on general market direction/trendCheck the volume of trades going on, this will tell you about the current mentality of investorsAvoid a lot of experts, thier contradicting views will confuse you.

Individual stocks only matter upto a point.

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