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Jul 2022
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Ep 365. Finding Moats: Market Power, Cus...

Andrew Kuhn and Geoff Gannon
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Focused Compounding is an exclusive, members-only site for buy and hold value investors. Inside, you will find research writeups written by hedge fund manager, Geoff Gannon. Experience all this in the company of investors who follow the principles of Buffett, Munger, and Fisher instead of the whims of the crowd. Please read our Disclaimer: https://focusedcompounding.com/discla...

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