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“Bulls make money and bears make money, but pigs seldom do. When a stock or mutual fund is up 30%, sell one-quarter of your position.” quote by Nancy Dunnan
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“Bulls make money and bears make money, but pigs seldom do. When a stock or mutual fund is up 30%, sell one-quarter of your position.”

Nancy Dunnan

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Market participants have different roles; disciplined selling protects gains.

In simple terms: Sell part of a big gain to lock profit.

Key Takeaway

Take profits gradually.

Themes

investing discipline risk management

Mood

cautious pragmatic

Type

advisory educational

When to use this quote

  • stock trading
  • mutual fund management
  • portfolio rebalancing

Key Concepts

market cycles behavioral finance

Questions to Reflect On

  • When should you adjust your sell strategy?
  • How do emotions affect profit taking?
A Different Perspective

Selling too early may limit upside.

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