The biggest mistake is jumping in without understanding what you're buying. People hear a "hot tip" from a friend or WhatsApp group and invest blindly.

The fix:

• Never buy a stock you can't explain in one sentence (what does the company do?)
• Always check at least 3 things: P/E ratio, debt level, revenue growth trend
• Verify Shariah compliance BEFORE buying, not after
• If someone says "guaranteed returns" — run. There are no guarantees in the stock market

"The one who plays with something they don't understand will inevitably be burned by it."