Aug 11, 2026 · 4 min · 4 segments
Investing for the long term means not chasing stocks or locking in losses. What does that actually mean? Management Adviser Jas Gill talks explains to PJ and Matty from The Hits and talks through how…
Jas GillGuestPJHostMattyHostSo what do you mean when people say don't chase stocks? What does that whole thing mean?
and also don't rush to sell out of an investment just because it's going through a bit of a tough period by the time something's made it to the news it's all over the headlines and people are talking about it most of the gains may have already happened and the danger that you run into there is you risk buying high and selling low therefore locking in your losses it's exactly the opposite of what we want to do
It's like a marathon, not a sprint, right? There you go.
I like running.
So then how can someone lock in a loss? What
If markets fall, that loss is generally only on paper while you still continue holding on to the investment.
You still have the same three bedroom house, right? You actually haven't lost anything unless you decide to sell in that market.
If you decide to sell in that market, you lock in your loss and also you miss the chance of a recovery when prices bounce back.
So, OK, why is long term investing often a better approach, do you think?
But over longer periods, diversified portfolios have the opportunity to ride the ups and downs and recover from setbacks.
I think the key is to focus on your long term plan and not react to market headlines that you may hear or read.
That's really great advice.
So if we were looking for the practical takeaways for people listening tonight, what would you say they are?
So what do you mean when people say don't chase stocks? What does that whole thing mean?
and also don't rush to sell out of an investment just because it's going through a bit of a tough period by the time something's made it to the news it's all over the headlines and people are talking about it most of the gains may have already happened and the danger that you run into there is you risk buying high and selling low therefore locking in your losses it's exactly the opposite of what we want to do
It's like a marathon, not a sprint, right? There you go.
I like running.
So then how can someone lock in a loss? What
If markets fall, that loss is generally only on paper while you still continue holding on to the investment.
You still have the same three bedroom house, right? You actually haven't lost anything unless you decide to sell in that market.
If you decide to sell in that market, you lock in your loss and also you miss the chance of a recovery when prices bounce back.
So, OK, why is long term investing often a better approach, do you think?
But over longer periods, diversified portfolios have the opportunity to ride the ups and downs and recover from setbacks.
I think the key is to focus on your long term plan and not react to market headlines that you may hear or read.
That's really great advice.
So if we were looking for the practical takeaways for people listening tonight, what would you say they are?
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