I very very rarely go for a risky investment. I am what is referred to as a grinder.

I am averaging about 16% YTY return for the last 20 years (and much better than that the last 5, obviously).

The trick... undervalued or momentum stocks that suddenly have big interest. Spot the trend and go with it (swimming in the big fishes wake).

It's OK to exit AFTER the movement breaks... never be greedy. Never cry about the profits you never got.