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If Your Stock Has Doubled or Tripled, Should You Take Profits?
The Smart Investor· 2026-02-04 11:30
Few investing situations feel better — or more stressful — than owning a stock that has doubled or tripled.On paper, it looks like a clear win. Your capital has worked hard. Your patience has paid off. Yet instead of calm confidence, many investors feel a creeping sense of unease.Friends tell you to “lock it in,” headlines warn that markets are overheated, and the fear of giving back gains quietly takes centre stage.But selling just because a stock has gone up can be as dangerous as holding blindly.Let us b ...