Since its IPO in 1998, eBay‘s (NASDAQ: EBAY) shares have soared by more than 4,000%. The company quickly became one of the largest winners during the Internet boom, survived the bust, and went on to create a fortune for its early investors.
Yet even the best-performing businesses have risks, and it’s important to study the threats that could derail your investments. That way, you can identify the key trends you should be watching so you won’t be blindsided by them.