EBay vs. PayPal: Which Has More Growth Potential?

The video discusses the split between PayPal and eBay, driven by investor pressure and the belief that PayPal was being held back by eBay. The split aims to allow PayPal to grow independently, with financial analysis showing PayPal's significant growth compared to eBay. The video also covers market comparisons with traditional credit companies and leadership changes, including the departure of eBay's CEO, John Donahoe, and the appointment of Dan Schulman to lead PayPal.

What was one of the main reasons for the split between PayPal and eBay?

• eBay was losing market share.

• PayPal was not profitable.

• PayPal was growing faster than eBay.

• eBay wanted to focus on its core business.

How much of PayPal's payment volume came from eBay before the split?

• Less than a quarter

• Almost all

• About a third

• More than half

What was PayPal's estimated value per eBay share according to the transcript?

• $40

• $20

• $10

• $30

Which company had a higher growth rate in the second quarter, according to the transcript?

• American Express

• PayPal

• Visa

• MasterCard

Who was appointed to lead PayPal after the split?

• Carl Icahn

• Dan Schulman

• David Dorman

• John Donahoe