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Question 2 of 32 for our Finance Mock Interview

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Question 2 of 32

If you could pick one stock, which would it be and why?

Even if you don't have a preferred stock, you've likely discussed various stocks and their performance during economics classes or at a previous internship. In order to make sure that you give a comprehensive answer, pick a stock that reflects something about you. For example, if you have high-risk tolerance, mention this and explain why it's a key factor in your decision-making process.

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How to Answer: If you could pick one stock, which would it be and why?

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  • 2. If you could pick one stock, which would it be and why?

      How to Answer

      Even if you don't have a preferred stock, you've likely discussed various stocks and their performance during economics classes or at a previous internship. In order to make sure that you give a comprehensive answer, pick a stock that reflects something about you. For example, if you have high-risk tolerance, mention this and explain why it's a key factor in your decision-making process.

      Written by Bobbi Witt on June 18th, 2018

      Experience

      "I'm interested in growth because I'm young and my risk tolerance is higher. Companies that pay dividends don't appeal to me because I don't need the recurring income, as I have a job to pay my bills. I would rather see companies use that money to fuel their growth in the short and long term. If we're looking at today, with all the uncertainty abroad, I would want to stick to a US-based stock, and I feel that with it being an election year, it has brought volatility into the market for opportunistic investments at specific times. I'm specifically interested in tech, and Netflix recently reported their earnings. They beat estimates on revenue and earnings, but missed widely on new subscriber growth, sending the stock down 16%. I think this signals a great buying opportunity, as Netflix still has a large market to capture abroad, and these headwinds are a short-term issue. Overall, long-term I feel the company is well positioned to significantly increase their growth and market share abroad. In conclusion, I wouldn't want a single stock to be more than 3-5% of my overall portfolio, as it is not advisable to over-invest in one specific equity, no matter how bullish I might be.

      One key thing to remember is that there is no set response when it comes to determining which stock to invest in. What is important is picking a stock that you can stand behind and convincingly talking about the factors that influenced your decision. This is likely to impress the interviewer and get you one step closer to landing your dream job."

      Written by Bobbi Witt on June 18th, 2018