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How to Sell Stocks

An SI Board Since March 2004

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Why is it that there are so few books, articles and even SI threads on how to sell stocks? It seems that everyone has an opinion on what to buy and when -- and most of us have learned to cut our losses quickly (at least in theory, if not in practice.)

How do we handle winners? When should we sell? How much? How much of our profits should we let run? Does it matter if it is a breakout or a steady gainer?

The intent of this thread is to discuss the theory and practice of selling stocks, including a discussion of individual stocks. This is not about short selling, but about taking profits in long positions.

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12	Buying Is a Snap. Knowing When to Sell Is Tough. nytimes.com (requires free reg	VIXandMore	-	5/31/2004
11	The use of trailing stops Who uses them? Under what conditions? How tight are	VIXandMore	-	3/22/2004
10	I have always wondered where I could get some tips on how to pick biotech stocks	ChinuSFO	-	3/19/2004
9	Buffett on selling marketwatch.com "We are neither enthusiastic nor negat	VIXandMore	-	3/16/2004
8	Some additional reasons for selling: 1. Strong new competitors. Netflix (NFLX	VIXandMore	-	3/8/2004
7	Thanks Bill for starting this thread I appreciate yours, Skeet's and redfis	zeta1961	-	3/6/2004
6	Hi Bill, Another article for when to sell long term holdings. When should I se	Skeet Shipman	-	3/6/2004
5	Hi Bill, Here is a recent interesting article on setting price targets: Invest	Skeet Shipman	-	3/4/2004
4	A personal history of selling strategies - 2 Recent Enhancements Bring Some Suc	VIXandMore	-	3/4/2004
3	A personal history of selling strategies - 1 Early Unsuccessful Selling Strateg	VIXandMore	-	3/4/2004
2	When asked how he amassed such a fortune from the stock market, J.P. Morgan resp	redfish	-	3/4/2004
1	Recommended reading on when and how to sell stocks: Justin Mamis "When to	VIXandMore	-	3/4/2004

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