What compels them to choose that over ETFs?
Because you are essentially gambling that a stock will be priced higher in future, even if the company does well, its stock may fall.
And then there's questions of when should you buy, or when should you sell?
Whereas with ETFs you wouldn't have a problem answering those questions.
Sure with individual stocks you make more money because of concentration, but having your entire worth tied to a few stocks is risky and a gamble.
And with stocks you'd be second-doubting your decision the moment they fell.
So stock investors, do tell what compels your decision and what's your thinking process if there is one.