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Jan 2023
33m 6s

Prof G Markets: What is a Stock?

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This week on Prof G Markets, we’re starting the year by getting down to the basics and answering a foundational question: what is a stock? Scott shares the story of his first-ever investment as a 13-year-old, and offers his thoughts on how to value a stock.

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