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EPISODE · Feb 11, 2026 · 34 MIN

EP124: Should You Buy Dividend Stocks and Hold Them Forever?

from The Simply Investing Dividend Podcast · host Kanwal Sarai

In this episode, we tackle one of the biggest investing debates: is it better to buy and hold dividend stocks forever, or buy low and sell high?I’ll walk you through a real-life example using AXP to show how dividend income grew by 488% without adding a single dollar, explain why selling an overvalued stock can actually strengthen your portfolio, and demonstrate how to lock in capital gains while staying focused on long‑term income growth.If you want to grow dividends smarter and faster this episode is for you. Live off dividend forever with Simply Investing—reduce risk, save time, earn more:Get Started: https://simplyinvesting.com/Dividend Investing Course: https://simplyinvesting.com/course/Stock Research Platform (web app): https://simplyinvesting.com/app/Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared on this channel are for informational and educational purposes only. Simply Investing Incorporated nor the author and guests shall be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial damages, including but not limited to incidental, special, consequential, or other damages. Investors should confirm any data before making stock buy/sell decisions. Our staff and editor may hold at any given time securities mentioned in this video/course/report/presentation/app. The final decision to buy or sell any stock is yours; please do your own due diligence. Stock buy or sell decisions are based on many factors including your own risk tolerance. When in doubt please consult a professional advisor. No advice on the buying and selling of specific securities is provided. All trademarks, trade names, or logos mentioned or used are the property of their respective owners. For our full legal disclaimer, please visit our website.

In this episode, we tackle one of the biggest investing debates: is it better to buy and hold dividend stocks forever, or buy low and sell high? I’ll walk you through a real-life example using AXP to show how dividend income grew by 488% without adding a single dollar, explain why selling an overvalued stock can actually strengthen your portfolio, and demonstrate how to lock in capital gains while staying focused on long‑term income growth. If you want to grow dividends smarter and faster t...

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