here's some guidelines I use in investing.
Check for Insider Transactions (SEC Form 4)
This is so simple it is extremely frustrating to hear people invest without doing it. It's called 'SEC Form 4' and it is a document corporate insiders are required to file shortly after making a transaction. There are a couple places that allow you to get current copies for free... one is from the SEC itself...but a prettier version would be with sites like Gurufocus.com ...there are a number of similar sites.
