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description: "Accept the fact that the win rate is not high, and don't do foolish things to try to increase it, such as going back to pick up losing stocks to try to recoup losses, and even more so, don't stubbornly hold on to falling positions. Cut losses and admit mistakes in time. Investing is not about comparing win rates. In reality, those who truly make money probably only have a win rate of around 50%. The key is to win big and lose small."
datetime: "2026-04-24T01:43:51.000Z"
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author: "[Aureus](https://longbridge.com/en/profiles/21741893.md)"
---

# Accept the fact that the win rate is not high, and…