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Economic Moat

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Economic Moat
A figurative term that Warren Buffett coined to refer to the competitive advantage one company has over other companies in the industry.

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The wider the moat, the larger and more sustainable the competitive advantage. By having a well-known brand name, pricing power, and a large portion of market demand, a company with a wide moat possesses characteristics that are barriers against other companies wanting to enter into the industry.


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