How do I know when it is actually time to sell a stock on the simulator?

Exiting a position is usually the hardest part of the cycle, especially since human psychology tends to anchor to unrealized gains. Rather than relying on gut feel, try establishing a quantitative threshold beforehand—such as a trailing stop-loss or a target P/E ratio valuation—so your exit strategy is driven by data rather than emotion. In a simulator environment, use this volatility to test different profit-taking rules, like scaling out incrementally, to see which risk-reward ratio best fits your analytical style.

Ah, I am so glad you asked this because I have been staring at my own simulated portfolio wondering the exact same thing about stocks like Fidson! Some of the more experienced learners here mention setting a target percentage in your head before you even buy, just to remove the guesswork of when to take profits. I am still trying to figure out if it is better to hold long-term to see how the market moves or just grab the small wins while I am practicing. How do you guys usually decide on those exit points without second-guessing yourselves later?

Ah, welcome to the hardest part of the game—knowing when to exit is always tougher than buying, especially with active counters like Fidson on the simulator. What helps me is setting a clear target before I even enter a trade, like deciding whether I'm chasing a quick 10% gain or holding for a broader trend, so emotion doesn't hijack the process. Since this is virtual money, use it to test different exit rules, and don't beat yourself up if the price keeps climbing after you sell because securing a profit is never actually a loss.