GOOG vs GOOGL? Share Classes Explained 📉

Does your vote actually matter when you buy a stock? In this episode, Dave and Andrew break down the often-overlooked world of Share Classes (Class A vs. Class B) and what they mean for your rights as a shareholder. We explain why companies like Berkshire Hathaway, Google, and Meta split their shares, how founders like Mark Zuckerberg maintain total control despite owning less than 100% of the company, and why Elon Musk’s compensation package at Tesla was so controversial. 💰 Get our best stock ideas delivered to your inbox: https://einvestingforbeginners.com/va... IN THIS EPISODE: The difference between Economic Rights and Voting Rights. Why Berkshire Hathaway has shares that cost $700k (Class A) vs $400 (Class B). The "Google" Model: Understanding GOOG vs. GOOGL. Activist Investors: How Bill Ackman fights back against bad management. Red Flags to watch for in a company’s Proxy Statement. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:18 What are Share Classes? 03:40 The "Bus Driver" Analogy (Who is driving the company?) 08:53 Why Founders Want Control (The Meta/Facebook Example) 13:18 Berkshire Hathaway: Class A vs. Class B Explained 17:12 The Huge Red Flag: CEO Compensation Committees 20:03 Google’s 3 Tickers (GOOG vs. GOOGL) 22:04 Elon Musk & Tesla’s Share Structure 31:15 What is an "Activist Investor"? 36:02 The Investor’s Checklist CONNECT WITH THE SHOW: Email: [email protected] Website: https://einvestingforbeginners.com #investing #shareclasses #stockmarket #berkshirehathaway #google #meta