To wit, the HIL Limited (NSE:HIL) share price has soared 501% over five years. And this is just one example of the epic gains achieved by some long term investors.

During the last year HomeChoice International grew its earnings per share (EPS) by 23%. It's fair to say that the share price gain of 18% did not keep pace with the EPS growth. So it seems like ...

No. 1: Stock Price No. 1 on the above chart highlights the stock price. When investing, price matters. Invest at too high a price and even the greatest company is a poor investment.

On average, over time, stock markets tend to rise higher. This makes investing attractive. But if you choose that path, you're going to buy some stocks that fall short of the market. Unfortunately for ...