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Pitching a stock and defending it

Question

Recommend a stock to me, and justify your recommendation.

Short answer

Give a concise investment pitch. State the recommendation, two or three thesis points (growth, competitive edge, mispricing versus peers), a simple valuation argument, catalysts, the main risks, and what would make you change your mind. Know the company well enough to handle detailed follow-ups.

Adapted from Crack, Heard on the Street, Q5.3.14, p.51; question and answer rewritten by SelfMadeQuant.com.

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