An analysis of investing in "middle room stocks"—stocks that may not be in the spotlight but have stable businesses, low risks, and are unlikely to fail. This presents an opportunity for investors to strengthen their portfolios sustainably, comparable to other types of stocks.

During my time in high school at Bodindecha, I was a "middle room kid". Whenever a new class started, I would always claim a seat "in the middle of the room". Here, middle room refers to the seats from the second row down, but not the last 2-3 rows of the classroom.

The advantage of sitting in this position is that I wasn't the focus of the teacher's attention and wasn't "called on to answer" like the "top students" sitting at the front, which kept me from feeling stressed. Conversely, I also wasn't a target for the teacher's reprimands compared to my friends sitting at the back, who were often labeled as "troublemakers" or "rebels".

I applied this principle throughout my school life, which ensured that my report card never had any blemishes. Almost every teacher noted my behavior as "well-behaved". Although I wasn't the top student or sent to represent the school in competitions, I never got into trouble and was never called to the principal's office.

In terms of investing, most people in the market tend to favor "front row stocks", which are highly popular stocks like superstocks or large-cap stocks. Especially if they are "growth stocks", similar to the top students who excel in academics and sports, they are adored by the crowd.

The problem is that these stocks are often expensive, making the chances of substantial profits relatively low.

Many contrarian investors therefore turn to "back row stocks", such as turnaround stocks that have undergone restructuring, believing they have multiple profit opportunities. However, back row stocks carry high risks. While they may offer the chance for significant returns, they also come with the risk of total loss, much like back row students who choose the wrong path and get lost in the weeds.

This is why I prefer "middle room stocks". These stocks may not be in the spotlight, but they have stable businesses, low risks, and are unlikely to fail. Although they may lead to slow wealth accumulation, the power of compound returns allows for sustainable portfolio growth comparable to other stock types.

Most importantly, they allow me to live comfortably, sleep well, and enjoy a peaceful life. Just as a middle room kid finds happiness, investors who choose middle room stocks can also find happiness.

However, if any middle room stock gets pushed to the "front row" and becomes the center of public attention, causing its price to exceed its value, I often choose to sell it off and look for other middle room stocks to invest in. Just like me, whenever I find myself pushed to the front, I seek opportunities to step back into the shadows and return to my quiet studies. This has been my approach throughout my life.

We should choose stocks that reflect who we are. This is my investment philosophy.

SOURCE: www.bangkokbiznews.com