The value of a company having a wide economic moat – some kind of competitive advantage over its competitors that allows it to protect and grow its profits and market share – cannot be overstated. As today’s article notes, stocks of companies with wide moats have generally outperformed the broader market. As such, the author attempts to identify those industries and companies that possess not only the widest moats, but also the most lasting moats – including one industry he considers “one of the most compelling long-term investment opportunities available.” For more, CLICK HERE.