The Canadian Investor

6 Reasons to Sell and One Metric That Drives Returns

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Apr 28, 2025
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INSIGHT

Free Cash Flow Drives Stock Returns

  • Free cash flow per share growth closely matches stock price returns over long periods.
  • This metric is a strong indicator of a company's financial performance and stock appreciation.
ADVICE

Sell If Thesis Changes

  • Sell when your original investment thesis no longer applies.
  • Always write down your thesis to assess it objectively over time.
ADVICE

Trim Overvalued Holdings

  • Trim positions when valuation multiples become stretched but the business remains solid.
  • Take profits by doing "gardenings," like trimming winners, to keep your portfolio balanced.
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