re: Anyone else taking profit and sitting the cash on the side? Getting a little nervous.

Let the winners run.
Trim the losers.

I’ve sold too many winners over the years.

Has the company changed?
Does the position represent too much of your portfolio percentage wise?

A well run company’s stock can go up or down 50% in a 52 week period.

Tops and bottoms are difficult to exit and enter precisely.

At some point, someone predicting the market to go down is right. But how many times do you have to predict it to go down before it actually goes down.

There does seem to be a weird disconnect between the market and economy overall. I don't know if it'll ever reconnect or if it's just perception that it's disconnected.

A study showing how invested in the market those with high credit card debt, mortgage delinquency and all the other negative markers actually are.

Personally, I have just continued to put money in and whatever happens happens.

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Anyone else taking profit and sitting the cash on the side? Getting a little nervous.

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I've started to pulled back from tech sector and AI exposure and kept it in cash. I think there is overvaluation there. It's not reflective of my opinion on the economy (I'm neutral-slightly pessimistic).

Not trying to time anything. I just don't know what to do with the cash yet. We've been eyeing an additional real estate opportunity, but I don't love that idea right now either and we haven't found the right opportunity yet. So I guess I'll just keep it there to be ready when I figure out the next move.

Maybe I keep this just in case I need a rainy day fund or if there's a dip that I can take advantage of later.

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There does seem to be a weird disconnect between the market and economy overall. I don't know if it'll ever reconnect or if it's just perception that it's disconnected.

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I think that’s the problem with the OP. It’s all economic issues and not market issues. This is more indicative of speculation instead of investing.

One of the best questions I’ve read on this board was something to the effect of, “What is your target price for the stock?” Is it at/above/near that price? If so, take profit. If not, reevaluate and sell or let it ride.

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Anyone else taking profit and sitting the cash on the side? Getting a little nervous.

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This thread has come up every 3 or 4 months for the past two years.


Do you wish you had pulled back 2 years ago?

Sitting on the sidelines means you don't make money.

Dat market volatility

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This thread has come up every 3 or 4 months for the past two years.

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Two years? It’s been on repeat since Obama left office. But really resurged after Covid when all the threads recommended renting until the market cooled off withered at the vine.

I share your sentiment. This economy feels shaky. And volatile. But most companies are managing to show solid earnings. I am less confident they will continue to do so in 2026. My sentiment is swayed by my thinking that the tariffs are a mistake and will eventually hurt US companies. I think the 2026 market is very hard to predict currently. I am building up some cash reserves. I expect inflation to rise, so cash reserves will be worth less. But I see the possibility of a 2026 recession or at least a pull back and want some ability to buy low if that occurs.


I don't have a strong record of timing the market (like 99% of investors) and think moderation is usually the correct approach, moderation is my friend. Whether it be increasing my holdings or trimming them. If you decide to trim, do it in moderation.