The hardest time to think clearly is when your portfolio is falling.
A red market can make every decision feel urgent. Suddenly, you’re not following a plan anymore—you’re reacting to fear.
That’s where panic selling often starts.
Instead of asking, “How much am I down?”
Ask:
Has the original thesis changed?
Did the fundamentals change?
Or am I simply reacting to price?
Price can change quickly. Your reasoning shouldn’t have to change just as quickly.
How do you handle a sudden market drop?
A red market can make every decision feel urgent. Suddenly, you’re not following a plan anymore—you’re reacting to fear.
That’s where panic selling often starts.
Instead of asking, “How much am I down?”
Ask:
Has the original thesis changed?
Did the fundamentals change?
Or am I simply reacting to price?
Price can change quickly. Your reasoning shouldn’t have to change just as quickly.
How do you handle a sudden market drop?