## Do You Think Getting Rich with VI Is Easy? The Ground Truth Investors Should Know

"I see many people heading towards VI stocks because they believe they are safe, but the reality might differ from expectations."

### Why Are People Obsessed with VI?

In the stock market, the term **VI** (Value Investor) keeps coming up because it refers to stocks invested in the fundamental factors of human life — things people need to eat and use regardless of economic conditions. Stocks related to transportation, hospitals, utilities are prime examples of general VI.

The reason ordinary investors (and even legendary figures like Warren Buffett) favor this category is because: they offer steady returns through dividends, stock prices are not highly volatile, and there are always more buyers than sellers.

### Key Characteristics of VI Stocks — Don't Confuse

**VI Is About Fundamentals**

VI stocks focus on investing in essentials that are rarely found in abundance. They are positioned between market-driven investment cycles and infrastructure-based investments — a key signal is consistent profits and dividends according to market cycles, but some (like electric trains, water utilities) remain almost unchanged.

**VI Comes with Dividends**

For those seeking additional income, holding VI stocks long-term can return value through good dividends — experts recommend looking for VI stocks with yields of 4% or higher. An example is shares of well-known beverage companies that consistently pay dividends, in contrast to some competitors that have gone quiet or disappeared.

**VI Stock Values Tend to Rise**

Because of high demand, few sellers of VI stocks, which pushes prices up compared to the general market — even during occasional downturns (like electric train stocks). Ultimately, prices often explode beyond realistic levels.

### Where Does the Money Come From?

If VI stocks stop paying dividends, where does the success come from?

**Profit from Capital Appreciation**

As long as you invest in fundamentally strong stocks, their prices are likely to rise. Therefore, selling at the right time yields profits — this is why Warren Buffett says, "Sell when the price is too high."

**Profit from Dividends**

But waiting for dividends to materialize requires holding enough shares. For example, if a stock costs 100 THB and pays a 10 THB dividend (twice a year), to earn 10,000 THB monthly income, you need about 6,000 shares, which costs around 600,000 THB — and this is considered profit, assuming no change in price or dividends over 5 years.

### Common Risks Often Overlooked

**Dividends Are Not Magical**

Steady dividends are only guaranteed if the company operates "normally." When management changes, market policies shift, or unforeseen events occur, dividends or VI stock prices can collapse irreversibly — like the case of a fruit juice stock that once had a good price but eventually fell to just 2 THB and disappeared.

**VI Stocks Can Change Their Mind**

"Nothing is permanent under the sky," investors have seen VI stocks that seemed strong get delisted or enter crisis mode, with prices falling below your cost. When prices fall below your investment, the idea of "good dividends" can turn into a real blood drain and loss.

**Stable Profits Ultimately Come from Selling**

Many articles say VI stocks pay good dividends, good dividends — but in reality, the big profit for VI investors comes from selling when prices are high, not from waiting for dividends to accumulate. The stock market exists for "buy" and "sell" — the fundamental purpose is to increase the value of your investment.

### How to Choose VI Stocks Wisely?

**Buy Stocks You Know, Not Just Like**

This difference is huge — when you lack understanding of the business, your buying timing might coincide with a major downturn, resulting in quick losses.

**Diversify and Plan Your Purchases**

Successful VI investors don’t invest all at once. They buy gradually to get an average price and plan their "sell" strategy in advance to avoid heavy losses.

**Follow Company News Like an Owner**

This is the key — the best VI shareholders always monitor management changes, market policies, and financial figures. When the opportunity comes, and profits from stock value or risk reduction are apparent, "just sell it." Don’t rush.

## Final Note: VI Is Still Investable, But Be Alert

**VI** remains a good investment tool — but it requires you to understand where real profits come from, not just wait for dividends based on vague "gurus" claiming it’s completely safe.

Whether you have won or lost with VI before, you can always invest again — but this time, play with awareness.