Is Selling Too Early More Painful Than Missing Out?

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.

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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
"Selling Too Early: Is It Really Worse Than FOMO??"
Is Selling Early Better Than Missing Out on Future Gains? The world of investing is fraught with tough decisions, and one of the most common dilemmas investors face is deciding whether to sell an asset early or hold on for potentially greater future gains. This decision is not just about numbers—it involves balancing risk tolerance, personal goals, and market realities. So, is selling early better than missing out on future gains? Let’s explore this question in detail. The Case for Selling Early 1. Locking in Profits Selling early ensures that you secure a profit, avoiding the possibility of a market downturn that could erase your gains. Many seasoned investors follow the principle of “a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush,” preferring certainty over speculative future rewards. 2. Ri

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11-15

How I Learned the Hard Way: The Agony of Missing Out on a xx Gain

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
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avatarSpiders
11-15
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

Masa Hugs Jensen: Regret Selling NVIDIA Too Early?

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
Masa Hugs Jensen: Regret Selling NVIDIA Too Early?
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11-18

Is Selling Too Early More Painful Than Missing Out?

🌟🌟🌟Most people think that Buying a stock is the most important investment decision.  But what is more important is how to manage a profitable sale. It would seem that there is nothing worse than selling a profitable stock and then watch the price continue to rally.  The bad feelings associated with regret that that I have sold too early can often be worse than making a loss.  That is because it is often accompanied by emotions that I have missed out on a better gain or that I could and should have done better. However on the bright side, selling early if I  have made a profit should not be regarded as a disaster but a blessing.  In fact it is rare to get all the profit that may be on offer.   What is more  important in trading or investing
Is Selling Too Early More Painful Than Missing Out?
avatarSpiders
11-15
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

Trading now is now at an all time emotional high or low?

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
Trading now is now at an all time emotional high or low?
It depends. 1. Sell too early but never get profit or only break even, and then price surge. That's a bad feeling. Horrible. You will tell yourself why never wait. 2. Sell too early but already got profit, this one feels better. At least there was profits. Also, if you had reinvested, and the other asset increased in price. You wouldn't think too much. If your reinvestment drops, then maybe you feel bad too, like in Option 1 above. 3. If you totally missed out, normally I don't care. Since I'm not in the game. 
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.
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avatarMaku
11-18
you cannot time the market, let the market come to you. A little profit is better than no profit. Buy in again if you feel you can ride on. DYOR. Have good one today!!
avatarMrzorro
11-15
I think both entry and exit points are important. For me, selling too early is better than missing out ( at least you still gain profit rather than loss). Stock Market is up and down, and we can't predict the future. So “it's not about timing the market, but about time in the market.” Do your own research and risk management.

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Son has had 5% stake of NVDA, but sold it earlier. It’s such a regret, but too late to invest! $NVIDIA Corp(NVDA)$ $Softbank Corp.(SOBKY)$
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avatarKiwi_G
11-15
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.