You’ll be able to set a long-term target of “n” number of stocks by the end of the year valued at “x” sum of money. Short-term targets should contribute towards the larger goal. In this case scenario, if there is a bear and bull run you would know how much you really should buy and how several to sell. Shortly put, you would know what you might be performing and be rest assured that you’re going through the appropriate direction.
If 10 big stocks would fetch you the income that 100 stocks combined would give you then you can crunch the numbers, see if it tallies up with your target and make the choice. Sometimes, a bulk investment might fetch you a handsome return. There’s nothing wrong in going for it. But make sure that it is really a calculated risk. If this is the a single you are ready to roll your dice on, let there be supporting stocks which will hold you very good even should you lose the roll of dice.
A bird’s eye view on the target often hits the bull’s eye!