Steve Ballmer on Keeping Microsoft Stock: 'I'm a Loyal Dude'

The transcript discusses the lack of correlation between Microsoft's earnings and stock price during a challenging period marked by the .com bubble and a court-ordered breakup. The speaker reflects on their reputation with Wall Street, perceived over-investment, and the subsequent repositioning of the company. Despite the challenges, the speaker chose to retain their Microsoft shares, driven by loyalty and confidence in the company's future.

What major event coincided with the speaker taking over Microsoft, affecting the stock price?

• The launch of Windows XP

• The acquisition of LinkedIn

• The .com bubble burst

• The release of the iPhone

How did Wall Street perceive the speaker's investment strategy?

• As highly conservative

• As over-investment

• As overly aggressive

• As under-investment

What change in leadership is mentioned as having repositioned Microsoft in investors' minds?

• Steve Jobs joining Microsoft

• Bill Gates returning as CEO

• Satya Nadella becoming CEO

• Elon Musk investing in Microsoft

Why did the speaker choose not to sell more Microsoft shares after leaving the company?

• He believed in the company's future

• He was legally restricted from selling

• He needed the shares for a new venture

• He wanted to buy more shares

What personal value does the speaker emphasize in his investment decisions?

• Avoiding all risks

• Maximizing short-term profits

• Following market trends

• Loyalty to the company