BIG RALLIES - THE BEST BAROMETER FOR YOUR PORTFOLIO

Well, the markets rallied 600 + points !! Such days can be best made use by comparing the gains with your trading / investment holdings. Ask the following questions to your self keeping your holdings in front of you.  

Q: Have my stocks grown as good as the markets ?

A: If no, then you will need to have a relook at your stock picking strategy.  

Q: What winners have I booked out too early which I should have held on ?

A: If there are stocks in this list, then you will have to be more patient. Also have a relook at your trailing stop loss strategy.

Q: The most painful question. What losers have I held on till now which have fallen in rising markets ?

A: Ideally, There should not be a single stock in this list. You need to get out of the ‘hold till eternity’ mentality if you have stocks in this list.