Mad Money w/ Jim Cramer Mad Money w/ Jim Cramer 8/20/25
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Aug 20, 2025 Delve into the pitfalls of emotional investing and the gap between market sentiment and real economic performance. Discover how institutional investors influence stock prices and why index funds matter. Learn essential strategies for managing stocks, including when to sell and how to balance your portfolio. Understand the nuances of stock price movements beyond the surface changes, emphasizing disciplined investment strategies. Finally, explore effective methods for cutting losses and fostering growth in your investment decisions.
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Consensus Is Often Priced In
- When most investors agree on an outcome, that view is usually already priced into stocks.
- Jim Cramer warns that consensus moves rarely create new market opportunities.
Use Index Funds As Your Core
- Put a large portion of retirement savings into a low-cost S&P 500 index fund.
- Use index funds as a core holding while you decide if you want to pick individual stocks.
Sell When Fundamentals Change
- Sell when fundamentals change, not just because the price moved.
- Lower a stock's ranking after multiple missed quarters and replace it with a better idea.
