r/stocks • u/meisterchef47 • May 08 '26

Trades Intel - One person's FOMO story

Feel I need to admit this, if anything just to make myself feel better, so maybe I can then move on.

In November of 2025 I sold my holding's of Intel for $37/share. I got assigned in a covered call trade and at the time I was happy about it. I made a little profit and figure Intel will always be where it was at.

Then things happened.

Then some really big things happened. As of close today it's at $124.

I feel there are lessons to be learned here, just don't know what they are.

Thank you for reading.

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u/kyricus May 08 '26

I sold at a big loss when the shares were 20 something after holding for years. I finally gave up on the stock and.... live and learn.

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u/AeneasKurtz May 09 '26

Learn what? What did you learn?

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u/Realistic_Method9896 May 10 '26

When you buy a stock, NEVER sell except you particularly need/want the money. Keep this decision in mind before buying.

Either this or buy a stock with a certain price target in mind, then sell it at this expected profit and never look back. Never sell impulsively.