Cutting losses defines a portfolio’s performance as much as picking winners; hence, this morning, we revisited the 3 stocks in our Active Growth Portfolio that are in the worst shape on paper. Taking a loss is never fun, but it’s all part of investing and an area that many seem to struggle with. We’ve gotten better at it over the years and approach the decision with very little emotion, and we hope to pass that ability onto our readers. We run real money portfolio’s published on the Market Matters Website and members can see our recent sales at the bottom of each portfolio going back several years, although there are few we would rather not be reminded of!