Im using POEMS as my trading platform. There's a tool in there that allows me to screen the market. It also enables me to view whether there's any insider trade, updates daily. Usually i get about 20-30 stocks after screening. Then i will read their annual reports one by one and select the best 6-8 and keep it under my watch list. Then read the forums, read the papers, read Share investment book the one that sells for $6 at most newspapers stands. After which i will chart my stocks. Tip : Believe in yourself, if you've done your homework properly dont be swayed by others easily unless what they say makes sense to what you've learnt.