At long as a stock is acting right, and the market is right, do not be in a hurry to take profits. One should never permit speculative ventures to run into investments.
Interpretation
Patience is key in investing; don’t rush to take profits unless conditions change.
This quote emphasizes the importance of patience in trading and investing. Jesse Livermore advises that as long as a stock behaves well and the market conditions are favorable, investors should resist the urge to quickly secure profits. It warns against allowing speculative positions to turn into long-term investments without careful analysis, underscoring the need for vigilance in managing one's investments.
In practice
During a financial seminar to stress the importance of holding onto good stocks.
The average man doesn't wish to be told that it is a bull or a bear market. What he desires is to be told specifically which particular stock to buy or sell. He wants to get something for nothing. He does not wish to work. He doesn't even wish to have to think.
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