Small scale investors/traders can sell their stocks
1. When the stock is reached to the top according to their knowledge, or third party advice.
2. When calls for settling credits/margins come from relevant financial institutions or broker firms.
3. When the company performance is not as expected or is making loss.
4. When technical indicators give sell signals. People think the trend is over and sell although the company is doing far better than the selling price.
5. When want to buy back at a lower price.
6. When there is a better opportunity in another stock.
7. When need to say good bye to equity market.
8. When there is an urgent financial need in personal life.
Large scale funds and HNWIs can sell their stocks
1. When there is a buyer at a fair price. They cannot exit on top due to large volume. Either they have to dispose it sequentially or find a buyer at a fair price when there is a possibility to appreciate the stock further.
2. When the company performance is not as expected.
3. When there is no seat in the director board or have no chance in participating the company management or when there is no trust or interest on the current management.
4. For re-adjusting the portfolio within related parties.
5. When there is better opportunity in another stock.
6. Political reasons. Some funds or HNWIs are highly powerful so that they can change the direction of the stock market in either way. If they are not so happy about certain regulators or certain government bodies they can change the direction of stock market for political gains.
7. In addition, foreigners can sell their stocks when they see large fluctuations in the FOREX market.
Is there any missing reason?