IFB277: Defining Apple’s Moat By Looking at the Components

Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast! In today's episode, we will discuss what a "moat" means for businesses and why you should take note of it. Listen on as we breakdown to you different kinds of moats and how it protects a business from its competitors! Timestamps of the episode: -What is a "moat" and how it relates to a business like Apple. [02:15] -Identifying what makes a moat and how it protects a business from competitors. [03:45] -How the stickiness of a moat further protects a business from competition. [08:00] -The essence of network effects in a moat- the more the better it becomes! [10:13] -Why economies of scale becomes better the larger a company is. [13:05] -How proprietary technologies strengthens existing moats and drives more value to the business. [15:15] -What price you pay still matters in the end no matter how great a moat a business has. [18:41] Note: Timestamps may differ and are approximate, depending on your podcast player. For more insight like this into investing and stock selection for beginners, visit stockmarketpdf.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE SHOW Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Tunein You can find the transcript of today's show below: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices