u/Kshanikam ·
Reddit — r/ValueInvesting
· July 12, 2026 at 14:08
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The author describes a pattern of identifying strong growth stocks early (NVDA, INTL, RKLB, RRCE, MU) but exiting too soon after minor gains, missing outsized returns.
They seek advice on improving conviction and knowing when to hold versus sell, noting they now sell only 30–50% to book partial profits.
Quality assessment: This is a behavioral/psychological reflection rather than a data-driven due diligence post. It offers insight into a common investor pitfall but no actionable research.
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I realized that I have a good niche in identifying good stocks very earlier on. I do make the move & take that risk when others dont. I do get in very early in several of stocks (few examples NVDA at $30, INTL $18, RKLB @ 13, RRCE $1.9 & many more ) If I had stayed on them,,, ,i could retire by now.
But i have 2 problems -
\- I would have invested smaller packets
\- I exit them as soon as I make some profit without realizing the full potential of those stocks.
MU is a classic exampl... I got in 3 yrs back.. knowing it had potential ... but current levels are unimaginable
Off course I know that they are gold mines , hence I get in. But the moment the valuation goes up beyond my estimates, i get nervous and exit assuming it will not sustain that thresholds. But they end up going 5-10x up after that I exit...
Off late is have started selling only 30-50% of the available stock instead of full to book some profits & then buy more on dips
What are best practices to improvize your convictions
.. how do you judge when to stick & when to exit