A planned exit vs An emotional exit: what's the difference?
Why how you decide to sell matters as much as when.
The short version
Why how you decide to sell matters as much as when.
- A planned exit: Selling at pre-set targets or invalidation, calmly.
- An emotional exit: Selling reactively out of fear or euphoria.
Side by side
| Dimension | A planned exit | An emotional exit |
|---|---|---|
| Decided | Before entry | In the moment |
| Timing | Into strength / on signals | Panic (bottom) or greed (never) |
| Fill quality | Better | Worse |
| Consistency | Repeatable | Random |
Which one should you care about?
Key idea — A planned exit captures gains and limits losses consistently. Emotional exits sell bottoms and miss tops.
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