Stock Market Rules: 50 of the Most Widely Held Investment Axioms Explained, Examined and Exposed 

Stock Market Rules is a critical, principle-driven examination of fifty widely accepted investment axioms that shape how investors think about stocks, risk, and returns. Michael Sheimo approaches the equity markets not by promoting a single strategy, but by dissecting the beliefs and “rules” that investors often accept without question—and testing them against market reality.

Each axiom is carefully explained, evaluated, and placed into context. Rather than treating investment wisdom as universally valid, Sheimo shows when certain rules work, when they fail, and why blind adherence can lead to costly mistakes. Topics such as diversification, market timing, valuation, momentum, and behavioral bias are explored with clarity and balance.

The strength of this book lies in its educational rigor and intellectual honesty. It neither dismisses traditional investing principles nor accepts them uncritically. Instead, it equips readers with a framework for thinking independently—understanding the assumptions behind each rule and recognizing how changing market conditions affect outcomes.

Stock Market Rules is not a trading manual or a stock-picking guide. It is a foundational work designed to improve judgment, discipline, and long-term decision-making in equity markets. By learning how and why investment axioms hold—or break—readers develop a more resilient and realistic approach to investing.

✅ What You’ll Learn:

• The logic behind common stock market axioms and where they originate.
• Why some widely held investment rules fail in real markets.
• How market conditions influence the effectiveness of investing principles.
• The role of psychology and behavior in shaping investment beliefs.
• When diversification, valuation, and timing rules truly matter.
• How to evaluate investment advice critically instead of following it blindly.
• A framework for building independent, disciplined investment thinking.

💡 Key Benefits:

• Sharpens critical thinking around stock market “rules.”
• Reduces reliance on oversimplified or outdated investment beliefs.
• Encourages disciplined, evidence-aware decision-making.
• Complements both fundamental and technical investing approaches.
• Builds a durable mindset for long-term equity market participation.

👤 Who This Book Is For:

• Investors seeking a deeper understanding of stock market principles.
• Readers frustrated by conflicting or oversimplified investment advice.
• Long-term equity investors focused on judgment and discipline.
• Anyone who wants to think independently about market rules and beliefs.

📚 Table of Contents:

• Research
• Analysis
• Strategy
• Trading
• Good Ideas
• Caution
• Surprises

Stock Market Rules: 50 of the Most Widely Held Investment Axioms Explained, Examined, and Exposed By Michael D. Sheimo