At what point should I sell the stock I own on the market?

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I started trading, I've bought stock, and I've held on to it. I now want to sell my existing stock; how do I know when it will be a good time?

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Kenny Schroeder

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

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It's best that you work out a selling-point strategy instead of jumping and selling. You could also hold your stock for one year, experience long-term gains, and pay less in taxes.

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