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I'm still holding P&G, but even there the stock dropped some $20.00 p/share under the high. And now it is up & down on a day-to-day basis. At much smaller amounts .
look at at&t stock . that was once believed to be the stock of choice for widows and orphans .

not only has it been a dog but it has been far riskier than a simple s&p 500 fund for a long long time
 

look at at&t stock . that was once believed to be the stock of choice for widows and orphans .

not only has it been a dog but it has been far riskier than a simple s&p 500 fund for a long long time

I'm hoping P&G "inches" back up a-bit ... I'm seriously thinking @ that time I may dump it ? or at least a large percent of my holdings in it. I'm 73, I don't have a long term ?? of growth .

I have a new member of my family, just five days ago .... maybe cash out, take the cash and start an account for her ?
 
I'm hoping P&G "inches" back up a-bit ... I'm seriously thinking @ that time I may dump it ? or at least a large percent of my holdings in it. I'm 73, I don't have a long term ?? of growth .

I have a new member of my family, just five days ago .... maybe cash out, take the cash and start an account for her ?
Well assuming many of us will live to 83 or 93 especially if married where at least one goes on longer , this is still long term money.

however I am not a fan of individual stocks in retirement where not only do you have market risk but now you also take on individual company risk .

i am only a fan of diversified funds except for speculating which is betting on the outcome of a particular company
 

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I'm hoping P&G "inches" back up a-bit ... I'm seriously thinking @ that time I may dump it ? or at least a large percent of my holdings in it. I'm 73, I don't have a long term ?? of growth .

I have a new member of my family, just five days ago .... maybe cash out, take the cash and start an account for her ?
I’m not sure of the amount or your tax situation, but it might make sense to transfer the stock instead of selling it and giving cash to the child.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uniform_Gifts_to_Minors_Act
 
Well assuming many of us will live to 83 or 93 especially if married where at least one goes on longer , this is still long term money.

however I am not a fan of individual stocks in retirement where not only do you have market risk but now you also take on individual company risk .

i am only a fan of diversified funds except for speculating which is betting on the outcome of a particular company

83 - 93 WoW! you are much more optimistic than I <grin>

I am not married so ..... If one listens to the "experts" I'm doomed .... LOL!
 

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