I am a relatively new VI but already doing quite well in my opinion going from a high 5 digits investment into a mid-high 6 digits within 1,5 years. Back in April 2025 I had no stop market at all and it tired out the best thing to me. I did nothing during the sudden deep and sky rocket afterwards. Much of my success in stock investing today was to do with this single moment of doing nothing.
I have now reached new highs and I am wondering if the no stop market/do nothing is still the best strategy. Trim it? Take out the original investment? Trailing? It is not unlikely that another April 2025 is around the corner, and is luck does not strike two time at the same spot. Or does it? I have been thinking a lot about it, but cannot make up my mind.
What are the best practices in this case? Investing for 1,5 years, have another 15 until retirement, reached all time high and would like to hear from others on what are the best practices in regards to stop market for a regular VI like me 😊