5 Dangerous Stocks You Should Avoid Like the Plague

"Rule No. 1: Never lose money. Rule No. 2: Never forget rule No. 1."
-- Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett

Successful investing often comes down to knowing what not to buy. Avoiding catastrophic investment mistakes can help you protect your hard-earned money from devastating losses that could wipe out your portfolio.

Knowing which stocks are a big mistake to invest in right now isn't always easy. There's lots of conflicting advice being bantered about in this volatile moment for the stock markets. But it's pretty clear you will want to stay well clear of the following high-risk stocks.

Source Fool.com