How do you actually decide when to sell a stock on the NGX simulation?

I am so glad you asked this because I’ve been wondering the exact same thing while staring at my own simulation portfolio, especially with how fast stocks like Cornerstone fluctuate during the week. Do experienced traders usually set a strict percentage target before buying, or are there specific signals on the NGX board that tell you when it is time to let go? I really need to learn how to set a proper exit strategy instead of just guessing when to lock in profits or cut my losses.

Omo, exit strategy na the real test for this market, especially with how volatile stocks can be during the week. Since this is a simulation, use it to test a strict rule—like taking profit at 10% or cutting losses at 5%—so greed or panic won't hold you hostage. The NGX will always move fast, so learning to take your small wins and move on is the best habit you can build here.

In a market characterized by high volatility and T+15 settlement cycles like the NGX, exit strategies shouldn't rely on arbitrary percentage gains; instead, tie your sell triggers to macro indicators, sector rotation velocity, and fundamental valuation ratios like P/E or P/B. For speculative plays or low-liquidity tier-2 equities like the ones you mentioned, establishing a strict trailing stop-loss—say, 5% to 8% below your entry—helps mitigate downside risk while removing emotional bias from the simulation. Ultimately, a disciplined exit framework is less about timing the absolute peak and more about ensuring your capital allocation aligns with your initial risk-reward thesis.