however I think she should still sell them. Reason being is that they are clearly going to be very profitable to her now, but might not be as protable in the future with all the upcoming coffee franchises that are taking place. Also, what good will Alex's grandmother have to keep hold of these investments if she passes away? Is it her intention to keep them for her own prot or for the profit of her family? It seems clear through Starbucks recent history of business decisions that them trying to meet society's new fads has not been as successful as their coffee. This is the main reason I think Alex should sell his grandmother '5 stocks in Starbucks