Sell Rules Articles
How to Buy and Sell Stocks Using AAII Stock Screens
March 2026 by Cynthia McLaughlin
The same criteria used by a screen to find attractive stocks can help you make disciplined decisions about when to sell stocks.
March 2026 by Cynthia McLaughlin
The same criteria used by a screen to find attractive stocks can help you make disciplined decisions about when to sell stocks.
A Fund Manager’s Rules for Selling Stocks
March 2025 by John Deysher
Mastering the art of knowing when to sell can make a big positive difference in your long-term returns.
March 2025 by John Deysher
Mastering the art of knowing when to sell can make a big positive difference in your long-term returns.
Key Criteria to Base Your Mutual Fund Sell Rules On
April 2023 by Matt Markowski
Learning about the main concepts governing when to sell funds from your portfolio can help you set up a disciplined process.
April 2023 by Matt Markowski
Learning about the main concepts governing when to sell funds from your portfolio can help you set up a disciplined process.
Developing Sell Rules for Stocks Based on Your Buy Criteria
March 2023 by Matt Markowski
A clearly defined process for making sell decisions prevents emotions from taking over. One method is to base your rules on the criteria used for considering a stock.
March 2023 by Matt Markowski
A clearly defined process for making sell decisions prevents emotions from taking over. One method is to base your rules on the criteria used for considering a stock.
Investors' Biggest Mistakes Often Involve Selling
May 2021 by Charles Rotblut, Matthew Bajkowski, Lucy Manning, Anthony Guerrero
Reflecting on their errors, members stressed the importance of doing your own research.
May 2021 by Charles Rotblut, Matthew Bajkowski, Lucy Manning, Anthony Guerrero
Reflecting on their errors, members stressed the importance of doing your own research.
Looking Back on the Pattern of Shadow Stock Sells
May 2019 by Wayne A. Thorp, John Bajkowski
The portfolio management rules have been constructed to encourage winning stocks to accumulate, while weaker companies are sold.
May 2019 by Wayne A. Thorp, John Bajkowski
The portfolio management rules have been constructed to encourage winning stocks to accumulate, while weaker companies are sold.
Model Shadow Stock Portfolio: Implementing the New Four-Year Sell Rule
January 2018 by James B. Cloonan
A new time limit on portfolio holdings triggered the removal of four stocks that no longer qualify and have lackluster long-term returns.
January 2018 by James B. Cloonan
A new time limit on portfolio holdings triggered the removal of four stocks that no longer qualify and have lackluster long-term returns.
Strategies for Selling Stocks, Including Guidelines From Experts
April 2016 by Charles Rotblut
Disciplined rules for selling can consider a deterioration in the company’s prospects, preset targets and stop limits.
April 2016 by Charles Rotblut
Disciplined rules for selling can consider a deterioration in the company’s prospects, preset targets and stop limits.
Being Wrong and Still Making Money
January 2016 by Lee Freeman-Shor
An analysis of nearly 31,000 trades found that successful professional investors all adopted the same habits of execution.
January 2016 by Lee Freeman-Shor
An analysis of nearly 31,000 trades found that successful professional investors all adopted the same habits of execution.
The Danger of Getting Out of Stocks During Bear Markets
May 2014 by Charles Rotblut
Panicking and pulling out of stocks during turbulent market conditions can have a significant and lasting negative impact on your wealth.
May 2014 by Charles Rotblut
Panicking and pulling out of stocks during turbulent market conditions can have a significant and lasting negative impact on your wealth.
Parting Company: 4 Rules for When to Sell
September 2006 by John Deysher
Selling is one of the toughest parts of investing. Doing it well can make you multiples, but doing it poorly can cost you dearly. A look at four basic rules for how to know when to let go.
September 2006 by John Deysher
Selling is one of the toughest parts of investing. Doing it well can make you multiples, but doing it poorly can cost you dearly. A look at four basic rules for how to know when to let go.
When to Sell Stocks to Cut Your Losses
September 2005 by William J. O'Neil
Success in the stock market is as much about limiting losses as it is about riding winning stocks. How can you cut your losses? By following a rule-based selling strategy. How to sell when a stock doesn't pan out.
September 2005 by William J. O'Neil
Success in the stock market is as much about limiting losses as it is about riding winning stocks. How can you cut your losses? By following a rule-based selling strategy. How to sell when a stock doesn't pan out.
When to Sell and Nail Down Your Profits—While You Still Have Them
January 2004 by William J. O'Neil
When you go through a complete market cycle, your real objective is to nail down as much of the profits you've built as possible. Proven sell rules to follow so you can keep your profits.
January 2004 by William J. O'Neil
When you go through a complete market cycle, your real objective is to nail down as much of the profits you've built as possible. Proven sell rules to follow so you can keep your profits.
When to Sell a Stock: Practical and Profitable Rules
May 2001 by Donald Cassidy
Many investors feel the odds are against them if they sell. Reinforcing that perception is the mutual funds industry, which constantly drums the “buy and hold” refrain, often translated into “buy and never sell.” That is ironic because growth funds have holding periods of slightly under a year.
May 2001 by Donald Cassidy
Many investors feel the odds are against them if they sell. Reinforcing that perception is the mutual funds industry, which constantly drums the “buy and hold” refrain, often translated into “buy and never sell.” That is ironic because growth funds have holding periods of slightly under a year.
Sell Rules to Build Your Stock Investing Performance
September 1999 by William J. O'Neil
For many investors, selling is their greatest weakness. Spend time learning from your mistakes, and consistently use sell rules that keep the emotion and ego out of investing.
September 1999 by William J. O'Neil
For many investors, selling is their greatest weakness. Spend time learning from your mistakes, and consistently use sell rules that keep the emotion and ego out of investing.