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TIP524: Four Wide Moat Stocks for 2023

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Feb 14, 2023

Explore the concept of wide economic moats and their importance for long-term investing. Discover why technology giants like Alphabet and Amazon present attractive opportunities for value investors. Uncover the competitive advantages and resilience of companies like S&P Global and Sherwin-Williams. Learn how key financial metrics and strong management contribute to consistent growth in these sectors. This podcast dives into what it takes to identify winning stocks in a rapidly changing market.

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Wide Moat Definition

A wide economic moat is a distinct competitive advantage.
It's crucial for long-term investments, ensuring the company's products or services remain desirable despite market disruptions.

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Tech and Value Investing

Value investors should not shy away from technology companies.
Tech companies create most of the incremental wealth in the world today, says Adam Seessel.

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Alphabet's Moat

Alphabet's moat comes from Google Search's network effect and brand power.
More users improve search and targeted ads, creating a winner-take-all industry.

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