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?"
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Ask a Fool: Should I Sell My Mutual Funds?
By Matt Koppenheffer
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Mar 11, 2013 at 6:03PM
Should you sell off your mutual fund holdings before the market pulls back?
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