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'Note the Value Line forecast of dividends (on P20). Value Line's forecasts of a share price of $90 at the low end of the range and $125 at the high end of the range at YR2000. What would Buffet expect the stock price to be at YR2000 to achieve his 28% average annual gain (or IRR) on the GEICO investment in 1995?'

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The solution forecasts the stock price for the year 2000 based on several factors calculated in an Excel spreadsheet.

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See attached Excel file.

I doubt you are able to find the stock price at YR2000 (future value) or to find the reasonable bidding price at 1995 (present ...

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