Investing Without Brakes Is Hazardous To Your Portfolio
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Why Investing Without Precautions Can Damage Your Portfolio
Investing in stocks is much like running a business of buying and selling inventory. Companies that offer stocks to the public prefer that you buy and hold their shares indefinitely to maintain their value. However, if you're always buying without ever considering selling, it's like driving without brakes?"highly risky for your investment. The best way to protect your portfolio is by using a stop-loss order on your stocks.
A stop-loss order instructs your broker to sell your shares if they drop below a specific price. You can set this price based on chart patterns or a percentage decrease from your purchase price. Some brokers even offer tools to automatically adjust stop-loss orders as a stock's price rises, securing your profits.
I first learned this lesson at 18 years old. I invested in a well-known airline stock on the advice of a reputable broker, only to watch the airline spiral into bankruptcy. Had I known about stop-loss strategies, I could have salvaged most of my $5,000.
Some might argue that Warren Buffett is a buy-and-hold investor. However, Buffett typically acquires entire companies or a controlling interest, giving him the power to make vital changes if problems arise. As an individual investor, your only means of control is to sell your shares when necessary.
When a public company files for bankruptcy, shareholders end up with nothing about 70% of the time. How many worthless stocks do you want in your portfolio? For me, the answer is zero, and stop-loss orders help ensure that.
While there are a few ways to recover losses, such as selling covered calls or buying puts, these tactics often fall short if a stock trades below $5 or is delisted. A stop-loss order, however, offers reliable protection. You can choose to set it at any percentage loss (5%-25%), based on your experience, but it's crucial to have it in place to safeguard your capital.
For those still skeptical, there's an old stock market adage worth remembering: "If the smart money has sold and moved on, what kind of money still holds the stock?"
Invest wisely and safeguard your investments with a solid plan, including the use of stop-loss orders, to avoid unnecessary financial setbacks.
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