Ask an Advisor: My Advisor Sold Nvidia Stock and I Missed $50k in Gains. What Should I Do Now?

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I've had a financial advisor, who is a certified financial planner (CFP), since December of last year. I really find his advice super valuable, but I can't seem to get over the fact that he sold all of my Nvidia stock when he took over as my CFP. I had bought $20,000 worth of Nvidia when it was only $130 a share, which would have left me with well over a $50,000 profit. He told me that I should really not get too upset over it because even though it took off in value, it could have also gone the other way. Do you have any suggestions on how to get over this? I still feel very frustrated even though I really like him as a CFP. I'm not sure what to do. How long should I give a CFP to show his/her value?"

Your frustrations are understandable and you are certainly not alone. Investors – whether individuals or institutions – and their financial advisors differ in opinion on buy and sell decisions every day.

While it can be difficult to get past these feelings of frustration, there are several important things to consider. A full evaluation of these items could help you move forward with a reinvigorated sense of trust and a strengthened partnership with your advisor.

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Evaluate Decisions in the Context of Your Plan

First off, I recommend you think about whether the decision to sell your Nvidia stock was made with your best interest in mind. Your broader financial plan , which should emphasize your long-term goals, will often determine what's in your best interest. Unfortunately, what might seem to make the most sense in the short term is not always what's best for the long term.

Based on the information provided, it sounds like this might be the case. More importantly, it seems that you do trust that your advisor made the decision with your best interest and long-term goals in mind – which is great.

That said, it can be useful to further understand what happened after your advisor sold the stock. Did he reallocate the proceeds in a way that made your portfolio more balanced to align with your agreed-upon plan? Validating whether this is the case can provide peace of mind that he was, in fact, acting in your best interest. (A financial advisor can help you build a long-term plan for your investment portfolio. Find an advisor today .)

Consider the Reasons You Hired Your Advisor