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Warren Buffett believes that return on investment (ROI) is an important metric to evaluate the profitability of an investment.
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1. ROI is a ratio that expresses the result of investment gain relative to its cost.
2. ROI doesn't tell the whole story of an investment if we allow for inflation, how long you hold it and related cost, etc.
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Why is it so important? Here's what you need to know about ROI.
1. ROI is a ratio that expresses the result of investment gain relative to its cost.
2. ROI doesn't tell the whole story of an investment if we allow for inflation, how long you hold it and related cost, etc.
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Recently, reports about cashing out by American business leaders have stirred the nerves of investors. It has reached its peak when the CEOs of $Tesla (TSLA.US)$and $Microsoft (MSFT.US)$ started selling their stock while their company's stock prices were hovering near new records.
$Microsoft (MSFT.US)$ Chief Executive Satya Nadella sold about half of his shares in the company last week, reported by Wall Street Journal on Nov. 29.
The filing of Mr. Nadella’s transaction was made public on the Wednesday before the long Thanksgiving weekend. The transaction yielded more than $285 million for Mr. Nadella. This is the single-largest stock sale for Mr. Nadella, according to InsiderScore.
How did the market react?
Interestingly, MSFT has fallen 2% since LAST Wednesday, while $S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ has fallen 2.64% over the same period.
Ben Silverman, director of research at InsiderScore, said the sale is similar to Tesla CEO Elon Musk's recent stock sales. Mr. Musk took to Twitter on Nov. 7 pledging to sell 10% of his stockholdings. The Tesla CEO was taking advantage of gains in the company’s stock price, Mr. Silverman said.
$Tesla (TSLA.US)$'s stock price has fallen by about 7%, and its market value has shrunk by nearly $100 billion from that point.
Does CEOs’ sell-off mean it’s time to sell?
Action speaks louder than words. Of course, the behavior of business leaders will affect investors' confidence in the company. At least, for better or worse, news usually makes stocks more volatile in the short term.
However, their actions are not always noteworthy.
For one thing, insiders may have their own reason each time they sell stock. As to Nadella, analysts said the move could be related to Washington state instituting a 7% tax for long-term capital gains beginning at the start of next year for anything exceeding $250,000 a year.
For another, insider trading shouldn't be the only source of information, because not every executive is correct each time. In the long run, the best option is to research in-depth.
News about the sale of stocks by executives is reported from time to time. To paint a clearer picture of their effects, let's check the performance of markets and those stocks:
1. The broad market has continuously set new highs since the pandemic.
2. Taking Amazon as an example, after the CEO sold shares, the stock price has still climbed higher.
The same story also applies to $Pfizer (PFE.US)$, whose CEO sold stocks last November.
3. It's not all good news. $GameStop (GME.US)$ CEO announced to sell stocks in April. Here is how the stock price performed since then.
The bottom line
1. The CEO's sell-off may help you predict the future volatility of stock prices in the short term.
2. There is no obvious correlation between long-term stock performance and CEO selling.
3. Insider trading should not be the only source of information. Before making wise investment decisions, we should rely on in-depth research to check the company’s financial statements, annual reports, and other public opinions.
As a rule, value investors generally prefer to invest in high-quality companies with fair prices. The question is, how to identify the value of a company?
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$Microsoft (MSFT.US)$ Chief Executive Satya Nadella sold about half of his shares in the company last week, reported by Wall Street Journal on Nov. 29.
The filing of Mr. Nadella’s transaction was made public on the Wednesday before the long Thanksgiving weekend. The transaction yielded more than $285 million for Mr. Nadella. This is the single-largest stock sale for Mr. Nadella, according to InsiderScore.
How did the market react?
Interestingly, MSFT has fallen 2% since LAST Wednesday, while $S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ has fallen 2.64% over the same period.
Ben Silverman, director of research at InsiderScore, said the sale is similar to Tesla CEO Elon Musk's recent stock sales. Mr. Musk took to Twitter on Nov. 7 pledging to sell 10% of his stockholdings. The Tesla CEO was taking advantage of gains in the company’s stock price, Mr. Silverman said.
$Tesla (TSLA.US)$'s stock price has fallen by about 7%, and its market value has shrunk by nearly $100 billion from that point.
Does CEOs’ sell-off mean it’s time to sell?
Action speaks louder than words. Of course, the behavior of business leaders will affect investors' confidence in the company. At least, for better or worse, news usually makes stocks more volatile in the short term.
However, their actions are not always noteworthy.
For one thing, insiders may have their own reason each time they sell stock. As to Nadella, analysts said the move could be related to Washington state instituting a 7% tax for long-term capital gains beginning at the start of next year for anything exceeding $250,000 a year.
For another, insider trading shouldn't be the only source of information, because not every executive is correct each time. In the long run, the best option is to research in-depth.
News about the sale of stocks by executives is reported from time to time. To paint a clearer picture of their effects, let's check the performance of markets and those stocks:
1. The broad market has continuously set new highs since the pandemic.
2. Taking Amazon as an example, after the CEO sold shares, the stock price has still climbed higher.
The same story also applies to $Pfizer (PFE.US)$, whose CEO sold stocks last November.
3. It's not all good news. $GameStop (GME.US)$ CEO announced to sell stocks in April. Here is how the stock price performed since then.
The bottom line
1. The CEO's sell-off may help you predict the future volatility of stock prices in the short term.
2. There is no obvious correlation between long-term stock performance and CEO selling.
3. Insider trading should not be the only source of information. Before making wise investment decisions, we should rely on in-depth research to check the company’s financial statements, annual reports, and other public opinions.
As a rule, value investors generally prefer to invest in high-quality companies with fair prices. The question is, how to identify the value of a company?
Click to our newly unveiled courses: How to invest in stocks: Quick-Start Guide.
Welcome to Courses in Moo Community, we help you trade like a pro.
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$Futu Holdings Ltd (FUTU.US)$ i feel the stock is managed by Futu themselves. Price has a continuous fall and company is making no effort or issuing no comment to control the downfall. While one reason could be to get better deal for buyback or other is some major dependency on China which investors aren’t aware of since Tiger is on same trend.
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Hey mooers,
Nice to see you again.
Thank you for being around and welcome to our fifth episode.
This week, we will launch this season's final episode of "Talk to PM".
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Are you expecting more?
Are you wondering who is going to be our guests for the next season?
It's up to you!
A big hand to the last moomoo product manager- Ivy
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Host: Welcome, Ivy! Would you like to give us a brief introduction of yourself?
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PM Ivy: Hi, everyone. My name is Ivy. I join the product manager team since the very beginning of the Moo community. It's fantastic to finally have a chance to talk with mooers. I'm so excited.
I am a person who loves freedom. I'd love to meet new friends and start new conversations. New faces and fresh thoughts always light up my mind.
I hope mooers can enjoy the free atmosphere in Moo! Everyone is free to talk, to share, and to connect here.
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Host: How lovely! I heard that you've brought us a new feature today. What is it?
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PM Ivy: I would like to introduce the "Hot" feature. We can see it in "Hot Topics", "Hot Stocks", and "Hot Articles". The feature enables mooers to quickly catch the latest trends and identify what others are talking about at a glance. Mooers can join the discussions with a simple tap.
No one shall be left behind and be alone. I want to send out a message that we will always be there for each other in Moo and together we are one.
Hot Topic Discussion Square
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Host: How thoughtful! Why do you want to be a product manager？
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PM Ivy: It is because I was inspired by a senior PM at the early stage of my career.
He said, "What we product managers do is to use our products to talk to the world. It's like writers who use their pens to talk to readers."
I want to be a PM who dedicates herself to building a mutual space where moorers are free to have in-depth conversations and interact with each other. I would also like to get some feedback on whether I turn my thoughts into reality.
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Host: It's very admirable. Can you share with us the development of Moo?
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PM Ivy: I joined the moomoo PM team when Moo was still at the primary stage of development. At that time, the community was relatively quiet and empty.
I was like a nervous mother who want her child to be strong and grow up safely. When glitches occurred, it was as if my own child is sick, so I was upset and distressed.
Now, the community is active and healthy. The atmosphere is warm and relaxed. More and more mooers are joining us and interacting with each other. They are pretty active in there. I feel like looking at my child who is growing up day by day and achieving new goals. I am touched and have a sense of accomplishment.
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Host: What's an ideal community in your mind?
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PM Ivy: I want Moo to be open and accessible. Everyone here posts their ideas freely. Newbies are brave to ask questions, and mature traders are willing to share their experiences. Everybody grows and together we are one. In the best scenario, all mooers "trade like a pro".
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Host: Let's hope your dream will come true. What do you think of moomoo's product culture？
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PM Ivy: moomoo has a prominent geek culture that everyone pursues the ultimate, puts user experience first, and values users' feedback. I do check users' feedback every day to find out what's wrong and how can we improve.
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Host: Since you mentioned checking users' feedback, how do you deal with it?
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PM Ivy: Well, as I said, I look forward to hearing from our dear mooers, but it doesn't mean that I will accept all suggestions without evaluating them myself.
Henry Ford has told a famous story about horses. He asked people what they want. They said they wanted a faster horse. While others try to breed a faster horse, Ford tried something else, that is, to build a car because he understood the underlying needs of people.
As a moomoo PM, it's essential to read between lines. We need to meet the underlying needs of mooers. In the case above, what people really want is to have a faster means of transportation, not a faster horse.
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Host: Interesting! Do you have an idol?
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PM Ivy: I adore Einstein because he was smart and brave to question uncertainty. There is no absolute right or wrong in science. As long as you have a point and stick to it, there is a high possibility that you would make some scientific progress. It doesn't really matter that whether you support or oppose something. I learned quite a lot from him. I would like to continue making progress and possibly a breakthrough as a PM.
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Host: hahaha. Do you have a slogan? Let's vote for your product!
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PM Ivy: Different needs can be met with the same choice – moomoo! Come and join us!
Thank you, Ivy! Let's hear some applause for Ivy, who loves to be free!
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If you have any questions, please feel free to send your ideas and thoughts to Ivy at Moo Features - Talk to PM zone. We aim to provide you with the best experiences and are looking forward to your feedback.
Recap for the previous episodes>>
PM George: The "Investment Rush Hour" made me become a product manager.
PM Jane: The superpower I wish to have is mind-reading!
PM Jason: "Art comes from life, so does a great product"
PM Arlene: "A good plan today is better than a perfect plan tomorrow."
Nice to see you again.
Thank you for being around and welcome to our fifth episode.
This week, we will launch this season's final episode of "Talk to PM".
Are you expecting more?
Are you wondering who is going to be our guests for the next season?
It's up to you!
A big hand to the last moomoo product manager- Ivy
I am a person who loves freedom. I'd love to meet new friends and start new conversations. New faces and fresh thoughts always light up my mind.
I hope mooers can enjoy the free atmosphere in Moo! Everyone is free to talk, to share, and to connect here.
No one shall be left behind and be alone. I want to send out a message that we will always be there for each other in Moo and together we are one.
Hot Topic Discussion Square
He said, "What we product managers do is to use our products to talk to the world. It's like writers who use their pens to talk to readers."
I want to be a PM who dedicates herself to building a mutual space where moorers are free to have in-depth conversations and interact with each other. I would also like to get some feedback on whether I turn my thoughts into reality.
I was like a nervous mother who want her child to be strong and grow up safely. When glitches occurred, it was as if my own child is sick, so I was upset and distressed.
Now, the community is active and healthy. The atmosphere is warm and relaxed. More and more mooers are joining us and interacting with each other. They are pretty active in there. I feel like looking at my child who is growing up day by day and achieving new goals. I am touched and have a sense of accomplishment.
Henry Ford has told a famous story about horses. He asked people what they want. They said they wanted a faster horse. While others try to breed a faster horse, Ford tried something else, that is, to build a car because he understood the underlying needs of people.
As a moomoo PM, it's essential to read between lines. We need to meet the underlying needs of mooers. In the case above, what people really want is to have a faster means of transportation, not a faster horse.
Thank you, Ivy! Let's hear some applause for Ivy, who loves to be free!
Like this article, if you enjoy PM Ivy's sharing
If you have any questions, please feel free to send your ideas and thoughts to Ivy at Moo Features - Talk to PM zone. We aim to provide you with the best experiences and are looking forward to your feedback.
Recap for the previous episodes>>
PM George: The "Investment Rush Hour" made me become a product manager.
PM Jane: The superpower I wish to have is mind-reading!
PM Jason: "Art comes from life, so does a great product"
PM Arlene: "A good plan today is better than a perfect plan tomorrow."
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My preliminary research on COVID latest variant has been released on my YouTube channel.
my YouTube channel:
https://youtube.com/channel/UCAPWOEQKCpCWmzKkdo7v-iw
the YouTube video link on the latest COVID variant:
https://youtu.be/-5LrITZ8cRY
As always, this should not be construed as any investment or trading advice.
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My preliminary research on COVID latest variant has been released on my YouTube channel.
my YouTube channel:
https://youtube.com/channel/UCAPWOEQKCpCWmzKkdo7v-iw
the YouTube video link on the latest COVID variant:
https://youtu.be/-5LrITZ8cRY
As always, this should not be construed as any investment or trading advice.
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