Also, for those who think selling for a tax loss i

Also, for those who think selling for a tax loss is a good idea this year, remember that the tax rate for Capitol Gains goes up at the New Year, and so, a loss in 2013 will potentially reduce your taxes on the same gains more than now.

And so, I assume that shorty is likewise going to advise you to sell at a profit this year, before the tax rate goes up.  If you expect your stock to go up more than a couple poin ts next year, it is still better to hold what you have till you get the price you want/deserve.