In the following video, Motley Fool financials analyst Matt Koppenheffer takes a question from a Fool reader, who writes, "I bought mutual funds and wonder at what point I should sell them to ensure that I don't lose my profit? If the funds are performing well, should I sell a portion of the funds and continue investing in the same funds?"
Should you sell off your mutual fund holdings before the market pulls back?
About the Author
Matt Koppenheffer is the former Head of the Coverage Team at The Motley Fool. He was a full-time Motley Fool employee from 2012-2025 and is a former advisor and analyst for multiple Motley Fool services. Matt's articles and analysis have been published around the world and his views have been cited in worldwide publications from the Financial Times and The New York Times to the Toronto Star and Germany's Focus Money. He has appeared to offer analysis on a variety of outlets including CNBC and NPR. Matt is the co-author of The Astonishing Collapse of MF Global as well as the creator and former co-host of The Motley Fool's Industry Focus podcast.