That is psychologically difficult, especially for someone without experience. If you can get down the basics, like how to tell a bear market from a bull market and what sort of targets you are looking for to take profits or to buy, you will start approaching a point where a buy and hold everything ONLY strategy will likely no longer be your best choice. Text Resize Print icon. Thus, and to the main point of this article : people are generally right when they say HODL is a better strategy for the inexperienced investor, but the claim is a little misleading, as trading is rather important and teaches one a host of skills that will help ensure they find success with both their long term and short term investments. Most of all though, find a trading style that works for you, and make sure to employ proper risk management tactics!