Ah, March ... the month of shamrocks, leprechauns and St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. It’s the perfect time to reflect on those “lucky” investing moments.

Have you ever made a decision that turned out better than expected? Was it based on research, a gut feeling or pure luck?

Here at AAII, we’re pretty passionate about empowering you with the right information, tools and research to make informed decisions, not risky ones based on a coin toss. We believe in data, strategy and a well-thought-out plan—because those are the things that truly put the odds in your favor.

Instead of waiting for a four-leaf clover, it’s better to base your decisions on solid research and a long-term outlook. That’s what separates successful investors from those who leave their future to chance. With countless AAII Journal articles, live webinars, stock ideas and screening tools, we make it incredibly easy to stick to the data and avoid falling into the trap of speculation.

We’d love to hear your story! Whether it was a triumph or a lesson learned, share it with us. Join the Beginner Investor Community to participate in the discussion, share your story and even learn from others!

And as we toast with green-tinted beer and some good ol’ corned beef and cabbage this March, remember: A little luck might help you find gold, but smart investing is the real treasure.

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Field Notes From the Chapters

We used to think that prehistoric megafauna—dinos, rhinos and monstrous sloths—were killed off by climate change or a giant meteor. Not so fast …

Scientists now believe that they were decimated by the slings and arrows of hungry cavemen: overkill.

Overtrading and misinformation can kill off a portfolio as quickly as a barrage of stone-tipped spears. Who’s gonna talk you off the ledge when you slip into panicked decision-making? If you’re sweating out a market downturn alone at your desk, probably no one. Conversely, where can you vet new tools and techniques?

If you have a community of cohorts to chew things over with, you stand a better chance. AAII provides a clear path through its evidence-based premium products, and our chapter meetings add a personal touch.

In recent months, you could have found inspiration—or solace—in sessions covering thematic investing (Los Angeles), behavioral finance (Cleveland), free research tools (Greensboro), tax-loss strategies (Phoenix), sustainable investing (Research Triangle), yield-curve hedges (Austin/San Antonio) and risk tolerance (St. Louis). You could have communed in person with marquee-level speakers like Marvin Appel, Christine Benz, Carolyn Boroden, Keith Fitz-Gerald, Jeffrey Hirsch, Paul Merriman, Sam Stovall and Ken Winans.

Come out of the cave and evolve! Go for the kill shot! You can hunt for big-game investments in a pack. Minus the glaciers … plus the camaraderie and connection.

—Hollis Wagenstein-Hurturk, AAII Chapter liaison

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