How long is very long and how young is young?

I have clearly indicated that I am reducing my holdings in stocks that will not be recovering soon and which means that I agree with your analysis.

What I am doing is moving forward from why I am standing, your statements makes it seem that I have just taken a position which is a wrong assumption, maybe you could share your portfolio so that we can see how you have applied your knowledge of the market and the companies.

Please appreciate the fact that I can only move from my current position, starting from an imaginary position would be fool hardy and deceitful both to you and to myself.

You cannot budget based on an expected salary you budget based on your current salary and situation one cannot wish away their age, marital status, number of children or current employment.

What I have posted is my portfolio as it stands this morning a situation that qualifies as water under the bridge what is important is what I do from here going forward.

I promise to post my portfolio at the end of the 1st quarter at which point you will be justified in judging my decisions.

@stocksguru - Nice graphs/tables... I need to use them more often. How about something more interesting... Comparing the laggards to others that have potential [Not KQ, Mumias, Eveready!]

@VVS This is the most patient I've seen you...new year resolution?

From your current position I would:
1 ) Liquidate all my nse holdings.
2 ) With the proceeds, I would buy into three income stocks.
Rea Vipingo:- Payday is nearing.With a projected dividend of 1.5 per share, you can get a return of about 6% of your investment in two months.After books closure,the price will tank a little presenting you with an opportunity to increase your holding.
Housing Finance:- Payday is coming soon and you will start reaping the benefits of your investment. It is trading at a dividend yield of >9%.
Mumias Sugar:- At a dividend yield approaching 10% and with diversification,buy it even though it is trading ex dividend. Dont stick around if there is a rihts issue.
Disclaimer:- Dont take positions in a counter all at once. Buy a chunk and then seek to average down as you get the cash.This will reduce the chances of error and also reduce your buying price.
#Goodluck#

Thanks for the advice but unfortunately you are giving me trading/speculative strategies yet am an investor.

If you look at my initial post I have an appreciation of averaging down.

Your proposed churning will only give a return to my broker which is money down the drain.

Finally, you still have not shared your portfolio so that I am sure you are an active trader/investor and not a backseat driver.