Markets are steamhot now, and therefore, it’s better to exercise caution. Identifying the right stock at a best price should be the focus, instead of buying stocks with lower valuations with no change in a company's fundamentals. When the markets trade at record highs, the emotions take front seat, and to make quick gains, investors end up committing certain mistakes they regret later. So, what are the things you should avoid in such a scenario? Let’s find out. Avoid Investing at once Small investors mostly end up investing in bulk when market are trading at the high. This should be avoided at all costs. Instead investors should invest in systematic manner and should deploy their investment in different assets and make a diversified portfolio. In a dream to earn profits in the shortest possible time, retail investors tend to time the market. Instead, the focus should be on long term and meaningful gains. Don’t sell the running horses ( Quality Stocks should be kept in portf...