April 1, 2009
When should I sell a stock that has gone up tremendously in after hours trading?
nedmiden asked:
After an earnings announcement during after hours trading, a stock goes up tremendously. Should I try to time the peak of the after hours trading (very difficult). Or should I wait and expect the stock price to go even higher when the mark opens again the following day and then time when I should pull out? Can I expect the stock price to continue climbing even the following day?
William
After an earnings announcement during after hours trading, a stock goes up tremendously. Should I try to time the peak of the after hours trading (very difficult). Or should I wait and expect the stock price to go even higher when the mark opens again the following day and then time when I should pull out? Can I expect the stock price to continue climbing even the following day?
William
Comments on When should I sell a stock that has gone up tremendously in after hours trading?
Eileen
Hey, there is no bad profit, as long as you make money and you’re satisfied with that so why not? Maybe it will gap down in the morning..
gdz,
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Jairo
You may be able to get a little more money on that stock. I would place a “limit order” so if/when it reaches a certain price, the stock will be sold automatically. Don’t be greedy though. Trust me.
Demetrius
A stock going up in AH on good news is an indication of its future trend - your best bet is to hold to on what you’ve got and buy more as now you have a safety cushion.
Ruben
Sell on second highs. this is where novice investors normally comes in. But also depend on your goals and startegies
Makai
In general, avoid after hours trading. Most of it is done by pros who will eat a general investor alive. Look at trading soon after the opening bell.