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Economic Moat

An economic moat is a company's sustainable competitive advantage - brand strength, network effects, switching costs, patents, or scale - that protects its profits from competitors over the long run. Investors focused on quality companies often screen specifically for businesses with a durable moat rather than just cheap valuations.

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