IFB369: How to Handle Stock Losses for Beginners

Welcome to Episode 369 of the Investing for Beginners Podcast ! Today, we’re diving into listener questions about Disney stock, Warren Buffett’s legacy, dividend reinvestment strategies, and using DCF valuation to analyze stocks. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned investor, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you make smarter investment decisions. [00:00:50] Submit questions via Spotify, email, or social media platforms. [00:01:18] Listener asks: Should I sell Disney stock or hold longer? [00:02:19] Evaluate Disney’s fundamentals: Do you believe in its long-term growth? [00:03:56] Selling stocks is harder than buying due to loss aversion. [00:07:15] Consider opportunity cost: What could you gain by reallocating funds? [00:14:46] Warren Buffett’s philanthropy: How it might impact Berkshire stock. [00:21:12] Dividend reinvestment: Auto-reinvest vs. manually choosing new stocks. [00:30:15] DCF valuation: Use it to assess growth and stock price alignment. Today's show is sponsored by: Go to shipstation.com and use code INVESTING to sign up for your FREE 60-day trial. Go to monarchmoney.com/BEGINNERS for THIRTY PERCENT OFF your first year. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/beginners . Get 15% off your next gift at UNCOMMONGOODS.COM/INVESTING Get 10 FREE meals at HelloFresh.com/freeinvesting ! Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at mintmobile.com/beginners . Go to SELECTQUOTE.COM/BEGINNERS TODAY to get started. Find great investments at Value Spotlight Have questions? Send them to newsletter@einvestingforbeginners.com Start learning how to value companies here: DCF Demystified Link SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | Google | Amazon | Tunein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices