When uncertainty rises in the stock market, panic can set in, and few things fuel anxiety more than war. The inclination to head for the exits is understandable, but fear is a bad reason to sell stocks. There are, of course, instances when it makes good sense to unload shares. We'll walk you through some of them and share strategies for selling if you decide it's time to let go.
But first, any moves should be made within the context of an investing plan that considers your risk tolerance, your time horizon and your investment goals, says Jonathan Lee, a wealth management adviser at U.S. Bank. That “becomes your North Star and can help with the discipline around selling stocks.”
