Investment analyst Interview Questions

Put 4 against 4. If equal then other ball weighs more. If one weighs more just discard the other side and subdivide. Should take 3 weighings max.

above answer takes 2 readings (2 weighings of 4 balls) 1/9 of the time and 6 readings (2 weighings each weighing round) 8/9 of the time --> expected readings is 5.5 If you just pick up 1 ball at a time --> expected readings is 5

Original answer does not lead to 5.5 expected readings... Minimum readings = 1 - Maximum readings = 4

This is very normal, your origins in fact are not discriminated against whatsoever. It is the mere fact that you are a temporary worker, meaning you will be trained, you will get comfortable, they will invest in you, and you will leave. If you were here on permanent stay, I'm sure things would have been different.

Yeah, I know plenty of permanent residents from very different origins who work there.

The issuance of shares should not change the value of the enterprise. But paying a dividend will decrease the value

Enterprise Value = Equity Value + Net Debt If a company issues more shares, it's equity value increases. However, if the cash produced is immediately being given out via dividends, then Net Debt decreases because Net Debt = Total Debt - Cash. So, if Net Debt decreases and Equity Value increases, the Enterprise Value will remain unchanged.

weigh them out 3 x 3

Weigh 3 balls, then weigh 3 more. If the 2 weightings are identical then the lighter ball has not yet been weighed, so replace one ball until you find it. If one of the weightings is lighter, go back to that configuration and remove one ball at a time until you see an inconsistent drop in weight.

Gave them an example of how I would sell a product from my current employer.

Culture, people, purpose, interesting work

Very successful investment management organization. Great collaborative culture