When to Sell: Expert Tips for Navigating the Stock Market Slump

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When to Sell: Expert Tips for Navigating the Stock Market Slump
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Small savers can look back on a sweaty stock market week with falls not seen since the pandemic. And it can get worse before it gets better. I think it will be a really sweaty stock market year, says savings economist Christina Sahlberg.

Both Wall Street's and the Stockholm Stock Exchange's broad indexes fell by more than 9 percent last week.

It's terribly tough when you see that you're losing money, says Compricer's savings economist Christina Sahlberg.

And neither she nor Nordnet's savings economist Frida Bratt sees any direct relief in sight.

This can be prolonged and then you'll have to count on it being continued turmoil, it can fall further, says Bratt.

For those who need their money within two years, Sahlberg's advice is to sell - at least part of their holdings.

If you need the money soon, it's time to sell. Even though it has gone down now, she says.

Bratt thinks that those who save for a few years ahead should consider whether they are prepared for the value to actually decrease.

Money that you'll need within three years, I don't think belongs on the stock market.

Can be a buying opportunity

The general advice from savings economists in turbulent times is to sit tight. That applies now too. If you're saving for your children or pension, for example, on a monthly basis, you should continue.

I think; if you have money left over today, it might be smart to buy a little now, says Sahlberg.

Frida Bratt says that in the stock market fall, several shares were also dragged down by the general trend.

For the very active and knowledgeable investor, this opens up opportunities to buy something that might correct upwards when the market has calmed down.

Global fund exposed

But Bratt also thinks that the long-term monthly saver should review their holdings. Many have global funds, with up to three-quarters of their holdings in the USA. Bratt mentions funds in emerging markets, Europe, and Sweden as alternatives to spread risks.

I don't think you should sell off your global fund entirely, but keep an exposure to the USA despite everything. It can also come a turnaround and if you're out of the American market entirely, you'll miss the recovery too, she says.

Sahlberg also highlights risk diversification. Having only two-three shares is "very stupid", according to her.

If you have very specific funds, only tech funds or something similar, I also think you should consider spreading risks to more areas and more industries.

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