Speculation is what it is. Some are much better than others at gathering and processing all information that HAS NOT been pulled from a financial report, along with that which has been, in order to make a strong enough case for ground floor investment in a pink sheet start up. Rarely do investment professionals ever recommend it, but that in no way means that it never pays off. The odds are rough, but if you can read between the lines you can find the rare gems. They are out there. They always have been. Rocky Mountain High Brands is one of them. There are all kinds of trading strategies out there. Some require only solid financials and a good near term outlook. If you're lucky, you can find one in that state that's also oversold for some stupid reason like bogus speculation and panic selling, and do the Warren Buffet and buy with "blood in the streets". That's a great strategy. I prefer that method, but Rocky Mountain High Brands has shown me enough to convince me that they have a winning hand. Many companies see their stock price climb well above a valuation that 10k's provide proof of, and simply because investors have very good reason to believe that they will show that proof. Some would much rather fly to Vegas a couple of times a year and play the lotto regularly. On the other hand, many like myself would rather make a well educated "gamble" with loot that would've went to the tickets or Vegas. Those blessed with loads of cash can do it all.
If you aren't ready and just can't yet justify an investment, what exactly are you here for? Penance, by saving us from our foolish ways? lol