Wheels falling off food stocks ?, page-366

when I started I was actually long. Knew nothing! Bought banks and few others and 6 months later had a looke and couldn't believe it at the 'easy' growth. Got lucky!
But last two years has been opposite so I've worked to claw back some of the losses here and there by trading more. I know maybe I should hold on over ten years for it to pan out. But I bought BHP at $40. sold at about $34 and thank god I did!
So now I read and read about industry cycles, potential, management styles and sentiment and balance sheets AND HUMAN PSYCHOLOGY. That's helping me to understand. I've also come to the personal conclusion I prefer companies with little or no debt and good free cash flow and strong management.,
But also I've now bought oil so cheap I'm happy to go long, take divvies and watch it recycle. I won't touch banks for a while unless to 'trade' but I know their day will come again. I really want to get back into A2m but waiting for right price. A few commentators say it's the year of the stock picker and I agree. My 2 cents only but great to talk to other women on this forum. I appreciate your support and encouragement.