Don’t Sell Stocks After a 20% Gain: The Case for Holding 5 Years

At the 2026 Seoul Money Show held on May 9 at COEX in Gangnam, Seoul, a message on stock investing and wealth building focused on long-term holding. The core advice was not to sell simply because a stock has gained 20%, but to hold for five years or longer and experience the effect of compounding. The speaker said wealthy people are those who have experienced the “magic of compounding,” adding that once investors experience it, they too can build wealth. The remarks highlighted the importance of time and disciplined holding rather than short-term profit-taking. Source: mk.co.kr