I've tended to avoid the more speculative end of the market, not saying I haven't taken risks as I've taken quite a few over the years.
I am invested in one company that went into administration and is now in the process of re-listing (at some unknown point in the future) which I've lost a bit of money on and even when they re-list I'll never recoup my losses.
Other shares I've sold, a couple at breakeven, a couple for small profits, ie under 25% gain, and others for 100%+ gains.
I tend to buy and hold. My favorite is SHV, bought in 1994 at $0.63, sold a third for $10.19 then two years later bought that third back for $2.90 which is now fluctuating around $3.30
KEY Price at posting:
4.1¢ Sentiment: Hold Disclosure: Held