[First published on 3/9/14] Below is an article by Motley's Fool. It was a burning question in me when I first learnt about investment. http://www.fool.sg/2014/03/03/when-is-it-the-right-time-for-you-to-sell-a-share/ "Buy because of the price but don't sell for the price. Sell because it's value has depreciated or there's a better value investment elsewhere to park your money." In essence, it's time to part with your shares if either of these happen...

1. P/E ratio goes sky high
2. P/B ratio goes sky high
3. Erodingfundamentals of the company
4. Poor outlook of business sector eg. competitive edge has worn off, declining industry

I have to add one more - 5. when market sentiment is turning bad, share prices can't break through long term resistance and start to break through support. Why? So that we can do fruit picking in times like this. The game of patience in stock market is not how long you hold onto your stocks ......