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Days like this separate investors from traders.
Never rush to sell simply because the market is red. A falling market does not automatically mean your investment thesis is broken. More often than not, it simply tests your conviction.
Instead of reacting emotionally, ask yourself these three questions:
1. Has the macroeconomic outlook of the country fundamentally changed?
2. Have the companies in my portfolio continued to deliver strong earnings and maintain solid fundamentals?
3. Is there any unforeseen event or external factor that could materially impact the market in the short or long term?
If your answers to the first two questions are yes, then ask yourself: why are you selling?
The third point is where the current market deserves some attention. The Dangote private placement has temporarily absorbed liquidity from the market, while election-related concerns have also weighed on investor sentiment. These are valid headwinds, but they are largely liquidity- and sentiment-driven, not a reflection of deteriorating corporate fundamentals. As of today, there are no clear signs of widespread instability that would justify abandoning fundamentally strong businesses.
I'll likely write a detailed article on the third point and share my perspective on what I believe could unfold over the coming months.
For now, stay calm. Think independently. Don't let fear make your investment decisions for you.
Market corrections are a normal part of every bull cycle. In fact, they often create the best opportunities for patient investors to accumulate quality companies at better prices.
Don't rush to sell golden companies because of temporary market weakness. Unless the reason you bought them has changed, the reason to own them hasn't changed either.