What’s the Real Pain[Spurting]: Selling Too Soon or Missing Out? The fear of selling too early can be just as overwhelming as the fear of missing out (FOMO). Both are driven by potential regret, but which one truly stings the most? Let’s delve into why selling early often hurts more, and explore strategies to help investors overcome these fears. Why Selling Too Early Feels Worse[Weak] Psychological Loss Aversion: The Double Loss One of the main reasons selling too early feels more painful than missing out is rooted in psychological loss aversion. Behavioral economics suggests that people feel losses more intensely than equivalent gains. When investors sell a stock prematurely, they may experience regret, especially if the stock rallies soon after. This isn’t just about missing out on

Yesterday, we saw a significant pullback across the three major indices, including the Dow, Nasdaq, and S&P 500. Let's break down the performance of these indices and the overall market. This article is written by Shernice, if you like my article please hit the like button or do a repost.  First, the Dow Jones Industrial Average experienced a second consecutive decline, dropping 207.33 points, or 0.47%, to close at 43,750.86. While it remains above the 40,000 mark, it's now trading below the 44,000 level, signaling a retreat. The S&P 500 also ended lower, falling 36.21 points, or 0.6%, to close at 5,949.17. This puts the index below the crucial 6,000-point resistance level, a sign of potential weakness. As for the Nasdaq, it dropped 123.07 points, or 0.64%, closing at 19,107.6

As someone in the world of options trading, let me tell you: selling too early can sometimes feel like a gut punch. I've held positions in stocks that later skyrocketed after I took my profits, and that lingering thought of "what could have been" can haunt even the most seasoned traders. Masayoshi Son’s experience with NVIDIA (NVDA) is a stark reminder of this. The Billion-Dollar Mistake: Selling NVIDIA Too Soon Let's recap the context here. A few years ago, Masayoshi Son, a renowned investor and the visionary behind SoftBank, sold his nearly 5% stake in NVIDIA for just under $4 billion. At the time, it may have looked like a savvy move. After all, pocketing billions in profit is no small feat. But had he held onto his shares, they would be worth an eye-popping $180 billion today. That’s a

I believe that selling stocks too early is generally more painful than simply missing out on an opportunity altogether. When we sell stocks prematurely, it's easy to dwell on what could have been if we had held on a little longer. In this scenario, we were already on the right path, having invested in a stock we believed in, but we didn't hold on long enough to capture its full potential. The feeling of "missed gains" becomes sharper because it stems from a decision we made with something we owned and believed in, and this regret can linger. In contrast, missing out on an opportunity entirely tends to feel less painful. There are countless stocks and investments we could have bought but didn't; it's part of the investing experience. This sense of "missed opportunity" doesn't carry the sa

I also sold my shares of WBA (Walgreens Boots Alliance) a bit too early. I sold my entire position at $10.20 per share, believing I had secured a reasonable profit. However, shortly afterward, the stock price increased, and watching it continue to rise was definitely frustrating. I felt as though I had missed out on additional gains that could have been achieved if I had held onto the shares just a bit longer. Over time, however, my perspective began to change, especially now that the price has come back down and closed at $8.81 yesterday. In hindsight, I am actually glad I locked in my gains when I did. Timing the market is notoriously difficult, and holding out for the peak often comes with significant risk. The fluctuations in WBA's price are a clear reminder of how quickly conditions

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Masayoshi Son has a keen eye for investments, having invested early in both NVIDIA and Alibaba. However, he exited too early and still feels some regret.Masayoshi Son once came close to becoming $NVIDIA Corp(NVDA)$’s largest shareholder, holding nearly 5% of the company. However, a few years ago, he sold all his NVIDIA shares for less than $4 billion. Had he held on until now, those shares would be worth approximately $180 billion—far exceeding his investment returns from Alibaba.On the other hand, if investors hadn’t taken profits in time, investors might have faced losses. Do you think choosing the right entry point or the right exit point is more important?Is selling too early more painful than missing out?Leave your comments and join the topic

Masayoshi Son, CEO of SoftBank, sold the company’s Nvidia shares back in 2019 to manage financial risks. SoftBank needed cash to stabilize after some big investments, like WeWork, struggled, and Nvidia shares had already gained in value, making it a good exit. Plus, there was uncertainty in the semiconductor market, so reducing exposure seemed wise.  In hindsight, albeit 5 years later, with Nvidia’s surge due to the AI boom, it looks early for exit, but based on the situation at that point of time, in my opinion that the most favourable decision made.

Timing the market is notoriously difficult, even with charting, company fundamentals, and an eye on regulatory / environment. A sell usually comes with a goal in mind. profit is profit. Everyone would like to earn more! 

As long as the investor target 🎯 and profit achieved . Then its a good deal. Better than selling at losing prices.

Son has had 5% stake of NVDA, but sold it earlier. It’s such a regret, but too late to invest! $NVIDIA Corp(NVDA)$ $Softbank Corp.(SOBKY)$

Money is never enough nobody knows the future and it is always right to take profit

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The entry is important if is valued stock and the trend is correct.

So people think that they are the next trading superstar when they make some paper gains. Not even cashing it out. Or maybe took some profits out to prepare for Christmas shopping. It's a feel good factor if you bought a few months before the US elections. You feel even better if you bought Bitcoin (eg Elon Musk, Michael Saylor). But I just want to remind you what my mentor told me. Always discipline your emotions. When emotional high from market results, think what would you do if the stock market crashes? If opposite happens, what would you do if the market soars and the results take you to the moon?Don't be naive and think that this bull run will last till the end of Trump's first 100 days.Always cash in and restart from small or no positions if you're unsure. Small profi