This video is part of our "Motley Fool Conversations" series, in which analyst Rex Moore discusses topics across the investing world.

American Airlines parent AMR filed for bankruptcy a few months ago. There is some optimism that the company may be better able to compete once it emerges from Chapter 11, but Rex has a warning for newer investors.

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