Anavex Life Sciences Corp (AVXL)

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I’ll add one more thing:

In the 35+ years that I’ve owned stocks and more recently since the internet message boards became a popular place to discuss them, I’ve noticed there are a certain group of people who like to try to trash stocks online — presumably for the “benefit” of others.

What’s funny is that in the real world, I rarely encounter these benevolent and altruistic strangers. They must all be at home, online, helping random strangers by providing free and unsolicited investment advice.

I have seen people who owned a stock, gotten impatient, sold it, and later on regretted doing so. Sometimes they stick around and bash the stock because misery loves company, or they want back in at a lower price.

I don’t believe in conspiracy theories or cabals or investment funds hiring paid internet bashers — maybe back in the day, but not anymore — just like the mafia no longer runs Vegas. It’s all corporate now and they are more likely to play by the rules.

I think it’s wonderful that some people who previously liked Anavex changed their minds. Critical thinking is always a good thing and in order for my bet on Anavex to win, someone else unfortunately will have to be on the losing side of the wager. Generally speaking, when I change my mind about a stock and decide to sell, I don’t continue to stick around and talk about the stock on message boards.