Are you interested in investing in individual company stocks for long-term gains? Have you decided that you have the time and mental fortitude to spend researching companies to find the best ones that meet your criteria and needs, depending on your financial goals, and with risks taken into account? If so, and if you have a list of companies you would like to consider investing in, here is a general checklist you may want to go over in order to screen them for your search for the optimal business.

Are you looking to make an investment in the stock market, but have concerns about how certain businesses affect the environment, human rights, or animals? Or do you have a vegan lifestyle, and do not know what companies to put your money in, according to your beliefs? There are many ESG (environmental, social, governance) considerations related to companies, but you may not want to place your money in just one or a few of them, in order to diversify, and some of them may not meet all of your requirements.

According to legend, Albert Einstein was asked: "What is the most powerful force in the universe?"

His response: "Compound Interest."

The sooner you start investing, the better you can benefit from the miracle of compound interest.

Are you interested in investing in stocks, but don’t know which companies are going to be around in the next ten years?
Do you want to save and grow money for a long-term goal, such as retirement, or your child’s college education?
Have you heard of the different styles of investing, but don’t know which is best for you?