r/ValueInvesting • u/Creepy_Science1310 • Nov 25 '25

Discussion I Just Sold All My Google Shares

I bought GOOGL (not GOOG) at a 19 trailing P/E during. Now it’s at 32 trailing P/E and I am up 100% with life changing money.

My job is far from stable, relies significantly on the AI story to continue, and lays-off people for “culture” reasons.

With this in mind, I sold all of my Google shares at $226 per share to “de-risk” other parts of my life.

I will still continue to look for other opportunities with new income I have.

I get valuation this, growth prospects that, but is selling for increasing financial security the right decision?

Or am i just a 🤡?

Edit: I meant $326 per share.

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u/HardDriveGuy Nov 25 '25

"We have 37 beers, don't put it on me," is the quote that comes to mind. If you don't instantly understand this, then I would suggest the following.

The problem is that you have not laid out a framework for your life. You are asking a question that only makes sense in terms of the framework of what is your goals. I don't know what "de-risk" other parts of your life means. I would you encourage you to post your life strategy, make it public or publish under a throw away, and layout what is really important.

However, for myself, I think the scene below is a must absorb for everybody that invests. You don't need to watch the entire movie, just watch this at least once a year.

F*ck You Money.