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How do you deal with investment regret? Not selling and then asset went back down.

Looking for serious thought management / framing techniques if you use them. Beyond all the usual platitudes.

Was up so much on an asset (I’m not going to say how much because I’m still kicking myself) but didn’t sell it.

Now just kicking myself about all the things that money could have done.

Thank you.

[Aaron]

If only I would have bought apple in 1999…lol never give it a second thought slow and steady wins the race

[Sean]

Set up your plan before you buy. Then stick to the script so emotions don’t cloud your judgment.

With that said, most day trading doesn’t work out in the long run.

[Yujin]

Reframe your mind that this is part of investing and what investors sometimes go through.

You are an investor.

Lots of people can’t say that.

[Lee]

Another way to look at it — would I buy it at the current price?

[Danielle]

I mostly invest in index funds for the long term but I have some “extra” money that I use to buy individual stocks.

I decide when I’ll buy or sell and set limit orders that are good until canceled.

If it hits my threshold it automatically fills.

[Marisa]

Yes I received some RSUs and didn’t sell them right away and the company stock crashed

[Neka]

Accept what you’re of risk taker you are. Maybe you are more conservative than you think.

Also pre planning is important.

Have a set of funds to play with if you loose it o well

[Shawn]

Are you trading or investing? Was the stock overvalued? If you like the company you are usually better holding on for the ride and not selling.

If something bad is happening at the company, aka the company is damaged goods, you are usually better selling even after a decline.

If a decent company comes down in price you buy more.

[Steve]

Think of it as a lesson, learn from it, and move on.
Everyone could’ve bought low or should’ve sold high at one point or another.

[Leslie]

It may go back up. The market goes up and down. I am hanging on to my stocks at least 5 more years.

[Mark]

I buy low cost index funds / etfs / mutual funds. I just buy and don’t sell

[Anu]

Hind sight is always 20-20. Don’t try to time the market and if you do you will be gambling and not investing.

Investment needs to be based on understanding the industry and the company business you are investing in really well or best to stick with index funds for the long haul

[Matthew]

Acknowledge you can’t control or time the market. Just buy, hold, then buy again when it dips.

If you made a decent stock to invest in, it will get back to that peak and you’ll still make money from the dip.

[Romy]

As a newbie that’s just getting started, you should seek the assistance of a professional.

Someone who’s going to guide you properly through the whole process of investing and help you understand the pros and cons of each decision you make

[Jeff]

For many people it’s the opposite, you sell for a decent gain and then regret what could have been if you would have kept it.

When something gets that high that it can change your life, you should sell half if you still want to see some ride.

Lesson learned, search out the next one.

of it ride. Pigs get fat, hogs get slaughtered.

[Anita]

Reframe your regret by focusing on what you learned and evaluate if your decision-making process was sound.

Set clear investment goals and practice self-compassion.

Use the experience to improve your strategy and ensure diversification to reduce future regrets.

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