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“The trick of successful investors is to sell when they want to, not when they have to.” quote by Seth Klarman
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“The trick of successful investors is to sell when they want to, not when they have to.”

Seth Klarman

About This Quote

Source Book: Margin of Safety, 1991

Investors should sell based on personal strategy, not external pressure.

In simple terms: Sell when you decide.

Key Takeaway

Follow your plan.

Themes

investing strategy discipline

Mood

pragmatic focused

Type

financial advisory

When to use this quote

  • portfolio rebalancing
  • risk management
  • market timing

Key Concepts

finance behavioral economics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What signals tell you it's time to sell?
  • How do you avoid forced selling?
A Different Perspective

Emotions may still influence decisions.

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