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1.
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?
Turnaround. Of course, it may not turn around at all, but if it does, its momentum will likely be tied to the overall market.
2.
What sorts of companies did Peter Lynch favor?
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.
3.
Which of the following was not a part of Peter Lynch's stock-picking approach?
Focus on the market and the short term. Lynch argues that the stock market is completely irrelevant. Moreover, he thinks that it is impossible to predict what stocks will do in the short term and recommends investing only for the long run.
4.
If you are interested in buying into a company because of one specific product, what would Peter Lynch's advice to you be?
Make sure that the product is a meaningful percent of sales. Otherwise, there isn't much sense in keeping an interest in the company.
5.
What three fundamental criteria did Peter Lynch use to evaluate a stock?
Profits, business model, and current stock price. Lynch looked for profitable companies with solid business models selling at good prices. He was willing to pay more for those companies than other managers might have paid, and he tolerated debt as long as the profits were there and the business model was right.
