44 Questions
What was the initial price of the Disney stock given to Philip as a gift?
$1.40
How many shares of Disney stock did Philip own after the stock splits and dividend investments?
Over 50 shares
What was the approximate value of the shares when Philip sold them in 2007?
$1,600
What was the percentage return on Philip's investment?
114,100% return
What is the main goal of the video, according to the narrator?
To explore the tools to become a skilled investor
Why might someone want to invest in a certain company, according to the narrator?
All of the above
What are the aspects of a company's health that are neither technical nor fundamental in nature?
Qualitative elements
According to Warren Buffett, what are the three general rules for choosing a company to invest in?
Good returns on net tangible capital, able and honest managers, and sensible price
What is the ultimate goal of combining technical, fundamental, and qualitative analysis in investing?
To make a more confident and informed investor
What is the importance of personal feelings and values in investing decisions?
They should be allowed to have a seat at the decision-making table
What is the approach that many investors, including Warren Buffett, take to investing?
A combination of technical, fundamental, and qualitative analysis
What is the advice given to new investors who want to start picking stocks?
Start small and do your own work to verify information
What are the two major categories of stock analysis?
Technical and fundamental analysis
What is the primary focus of technical analysis?
Patterns in historical price movements and trading volume
What is the purpose of back-testing in technical analysis?
To identify repeatable patterns in historical data
What is a moving average in technical analysis?
A constantly updating average price or trading volume of a stock
What is the primary focus of fundamental analysis?
A company's financial stability and profitability
What is the formula to calculate earnings per share (EPS)?
Net income minus preferred dividends divided by outstanding shares
What is the purpose of calculating the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio?
To compare a company's stock price to its earnings
What is the advantage of using fundamental analysis to compare companies?
It allows investors to compare companies based on their financial health and profitability
What is the appeal of using mathematical ratios in fundamental analysis?
It provides a sense of control over the economy
What is the key difference between technical and fundamental analysis?
Technical analysis focuses on charts and patterns, while fundamental analysis focuses on a company's financial health and profitability
What motivated Philip to explore the tools for picking stocks?
He realized that there's more to picking stocks than following a gut instinct.
What was the result of the stock splits and dividend investments on Philip's initial share?
He ended up owning over 50 shares.
Why did Philip's grandmother gift him a certificate for a single share of Disney stock?
To celebrate his birth.
What was the outcome of Philip's investment in Disney stock?
He realized a whopping 114,100% return on his investment.
What prompted Philip and Julia to sell their shares in 2007?
They needed money for a down payment on their first house.
Why might someone want to invest in a company, according to the passage?
Because they see the company's name on WallStreetBets.
What do technical analysts focus on when analyzing a company's stock?
The historical patterns and trends in the stock's price and trading volume
What is the purpose of back-testing in technical analysis?
To identify repeatable patterns in a stock's price and trading volume
What is the earnings per share (EPS) formula?
Net income minus preferred dividends divided by the number of shares outstanding
What is the purpose of calculating the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio?
To determine the stock's price relative to its earnings
What do fundamental analysts focus on when analyzing a company's stock?
The company's financial stability and profitability
What is the moving average in technical analysis?
A constantly updating average price or trading volume of a stock
What is the crossover strategy in technical analysis?
A strategy to buy or sell a stock based on its price movement relative to its moving average
What is the purpose of using ratios like EPS and P/E in fundamental analysis?
To evaluate the company's financial stability and profitability
What is the appeal of using mathematical ratios in fundamental analysis?
It provides a sense of control over the market
What is the main difference between technical and fundamental analysis?
Technical analysis focuses on the stock's price and trading volume, while fundamental analysis focuses on the company's financial stability and profitability
What is the primary focus of qualitative analysis in investing?
Assessing a company's competitive advantage and management
Why is it important to consider personal values and feelings in investing decisions?
Because they can influence your interpretation of analytical data
What is the advantage of combining technical, fundamental, and qualitative analysis in investing?
It provides a more comprehensive understanding of a company's strengths and weaknesses
What is the goal of investing, according to the narrator?
To become a more confident and informed investor
Why is it important to start small and do your own research when investing?
To verify information and make informed decisions
What is the approach that many investors, including Warren Buffett, take to investing?
A combination of technical, fundamental, and qualitative analysis
Philip shares a story about a single share of Disney stock given to him as a newborn, and how it grew in value over the years through stock splits and dividend investments. Take this quiz to learn more about his investment experience. What happened to the share price and how many shares did he end up with? Find out and test your knowledge of investing and finance.
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