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Mailbag, incl: Should I sell my AFIC shares? January 18, 2026

January 17, 2026

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5 min read

🎙️ The Voices & The Context

  • The Format: Casual mailbag episode of the Motley Fool Money podcast, where hosts field listener questions on investing, AGMs, Bitcoin, cash management, and listed investment companies.
  • The Key Players:
    • Scott Phillips (host, measured and practical) and Andrew "Ram" Page (co-host, fiery ranter from Strawman.com). Their banter is sharp, lawyer-jabbing humor with Ram demanding contractual intros—pure chaotic chemistry.
  • The Vibe: Fun and educational with intense rants, self-deprecating laughs, and "emperor's new clothes" takedowns of finance industry flaws.

🗝️ Key Themes & Topics

The episode dives into shareholder rights, crypto custody, short-term cash strategies, and why active funds often flop vs. passive ETFs—packed with rants on gatekeeping execs and fund fees.

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What you'll learn

  • 1 (03:05) **Shareholder Participation in AGMs**
  • 2 (17:45) **Bitcoin Self-Custody in SMSF**
  • 3 (33:39) **Managing House Sale Proceeds**
  • 4 (48:35) **AFIC vs Dividend ETFs**

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Show Notes

– Shouldn’t we ask more questions at company AGMs?

– How do I put Bitcoin into an SMSF?

– What do I do with a lump sum before I buy?

– Should I sell my AFIC shares?

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