Monitor the Progress of Your Investments

Monitor the Progress of Your Investments

As you regularly review your portfolio, consider these basic questions regarding the performance of your investments:

  • Is the return meeting your expectations?
  • Have your investment goals, time horizons, or liquidity needs changed? If so, are your investments still suitable?
  • Do you fully understand your account statements?
  • Are the criteria you use to decide when to buy, hold, or sell still valid?
  • How much gain (or loss) will you realize if you sell today? What will the tax consequences be?

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