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Look For Clues To Help You Get Out Before A 7% Loss.(MAKING MONEY)(INVESTOR'S CORNER)
Byline: NANCY GONDO
You know the golden rule: Always sell if a stock falls 7% to 8% from your purchase price.
But if you pay close attention to the stock's daily and weekly charts, you may spot warning signs that can help you get out before that point.
You buy shares at the breakout and enjoy a few up sessions. But then the stock hits resistance. Is it a healthy pause or something more serious? Here are a few red flags to look for.
Is the stock hitting new highs on weak volume? Big investors' interest may be waning. The lack of demand could turn into heavy selling.
Does the stock gap down sharply on fast trade a few days after the breakout, falling to or below the pivot? Your best bet may be to get out in case bigger losses await.
Beware of a reversal for a steep loss on heavier volume the day after the breakout. Some leading stocks recover after a reversal, but the initial decline is usually restrained in price and/or volume.
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