Gained $11.5k - reinvest or cash out?

So I came into some solid gains recently. I bought Nikola before the reverse-merger (when it was VectorIQ) at $14 and sold this week at $72. I actually did the research pre-merger on NKLA so please don't group me in with the Robinhood cowboys, lol, but I made about $11.5k in gains.

What should I be doing with that money now? I know it's not a lot, but it's the most I've ever made in my short 2 years of having a Fidelity account. Given the volatility we've seen the past few days, do you guys see it continuing? Should I have it as cash on the sidelines instead or pump it into QQQ or VOO?

Thanks in advance for the advice because I am really tempted to cash out on the gains and go buy something stupid like a watch and some shoes.

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I already have passive funds in the portfolio but I suppose more doesn't hurt. Lol life coach we'll see about

 
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Buy the watch and shoes.

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time for a new bike

$11.5K will cover most of it - trust me - you'll be happy you did this - watches are dumb - bikes are cool

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"If you always put limits on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them." - Bruce Lee
 

I do need a bike for sure. But $12.5k to get around? I like nice bicycles but what will this do for someone who wants the average/above average ride in New York?

 

Central park is really fun to ride. I'd check out your local bike shop for deals. You should be able to get a good bike for $2K-5K if you want a good carbon fiber frame bike.

"If you always put limits on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them." - Bruce Lee
 

PLEASE explain further. I am still trying to make $1,000 so I can pay my medical bill!

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"Analyst 2 in RE - Comm" I am really tempted to cash out on the gains and go buy something stupid like a watch and some shoes.

Could always buy some art as well.

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