My adviser also tells me that when investors are frightened that is the good time to buy. Sometimes, however, he tries to sell me a “hot stock”. Should I believe him and follow his recommendation? But...

My adviser also tells me that when investors are frightened that is the good time to buy. Sometimes, however, he tries to sell me a “hot stock”. Should I believe him and follow his recommendation? But what is a hot stock, anyway? Why is he telling me that? Doesn’t he tell the same thing to his other clients? Am I so special?