For me, it’s much easier to buy a stock than sell one. Not least because there’s a lot of FOMO involved in selling. When I sell an investment that’s performed well, I worry I’m missing out on bigger future gains. If I cut my losses on something that’s lost money, I’m left with an annoying doubt I should have waited longer.
If you’re looking to sell some of the stocks in your brokerage account, first answer the following questions to help you avoid seller’s remorse.
This post originally appeared at The Motley Fool.