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1.
What sorts of companies did Peter Lynch favor?
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Those in industries he understood. Lynch invested in those in industries he understood. Lynch firmly believes that you should invest only in what you know. He shunned industries he didn't understand, even if they presented great value or great possibilities. Notice this echoes Warren Buffett's "circle of competence" idea.
2.
What was Peter Lynch's favorite investment metric?
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P/E ratio. Although he valued several, P/E ratio was his favorite.
3.
According to Peter Lynch's classification system for companies, a company that has been beaten down might soon rise again. What kind of company would this be?
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Turnaround. Of course, it may not turn around at all, but if it does, its momentum will likely be tied to the overall market.
4.
How did Peter Lynch feel that we should regard short-term market movements?
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We should discard them. Lynch believed in investing for the long haul.
5.
Companies whose sales and profits rise and fall in a regular fashion are called _______.
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Cyclicals. The cyclicals tend to be predictable.