Why should I attend annual general meeting if I am an investor?
I am a stock investor and I've been in this line of work for many years. I am gaining a lot from my investments and I know the stock market like the back of my hands. A lot of fellow investors suggest that I still attend annual, general meetings. Should I really attend these meetings and what wold I gain from these?
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Well, the most obvious things first – you get free stuff!. During the meeting, shareholders pose questions to the board in front of other shareholders. Usually, the answers given are more politically correct. Post-meeting is the best time when shareholders can ask more sensitive questions and, from my personal experience, most management are willing to give you more candid answers.