Whether you own a stock or are just contemplating a purchase, it can be a useful exercise sometimes to review whether it makes sense to buy, hold, or sell the shares -- especially when a company is a major player in its industry and there is a fair amount of market volatility.

And that brings us to Home Depot (NYSE: HD). Shares of the largest home improvement retailer have tested investors' patience this year, dropping by 6.7%. By contrast, the S&P 500 increased by 14% during this time. What should investors make of these divergent paths?

It's time to roll up our sleeves and see the best course of action.

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