You Can Now Own a Piece of the Atlanta Braves

You Can Now Own a Piece of the Atlanta Braves

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The video discusses the Atlanta Braves becoming the only publicly traded baseball team after being spun off from Liberty Media. It covers the complex investment strategies of Liberty Media, the market reaction to the Braves' stock, and the interest from both retail and institutional investors. The potential for other sports teams to go public is also explored, with a focus on the role of private equity. John Malone's significant influence over the Braves' stock is highlighted, given his control over voting rights.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant change occurred with the Atlanta Braves recently?

They won the World Series.

They moved to a new stadium.

They became a publicly traded company.

They changed their team logo.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is likely interested in buying shares of the Atlanta Braves?

Only institutional investors.

Only Liberty Media employees.

Only baseball fans.

Both retail and institutional investors.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a unique feature of the Atlanta Braves' stock structure?

All shares have equal voting rights.

Only Class A shares are available.

There are no voting rights for any shares.

Class B shares have ten votes per share.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who holds a significant portion of the voting rights for the Braves?

The general public.

The players.

The team's manager.

John Malone.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What trend is observed in sports regarding private equity?

Decreasing interest in sports investments.

Exclusive focus on baseball.

Increased private equity investments in various sports.

No involvement in sports.