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The Little Book That Builds Wealth

The Knockout Formula for Finding Great Investments
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The Little Book That Builds Wealth by Pat Dorsey provides a comprehensive guide to understanding economic moats, which are unique company advantages that create long-term value. The book explains how to identify these moats, why they matter, and how they contribute to a company’s success. It features practical insights on assessing a company's durability and offers strategies for making smart investment decisions based on enduring competitive advantages.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in mastering the essentials of creating a competitive advantage in the financial markets. It breaks down complex investment concepts into easy-to-understand language, making it ideal for those looking to enhance their investment strategies effectively. Whether you're a novice or an experienced investor, this book offers valuable insights into building lasting wealth.

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The Little Book That Builds Wealth

In The Little Book That Builds Wealth, author Pat Dorsey-the Director of Equity Research for leading independent investment research provider Morningstar, Inc.

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In The Little Book That Builds Wealth, author Pat Dorsey—the Director of Equity Research for leading independent investment research provider Morningstar, Inc.—reveals why competitive advantages, or economic moats, are such strong indicators of great long-term investments. He examines four of their most common sources: intangible assets, cost advantages, customer-switching costs, and network economics.

Along the way, he skillfully outlines this proven approach and reveals how you can effectively apply it to your own investment endeavours.

Series: Little Books. Big Profits

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The Little Book That Builds Wealth is praised for its detailed exploration of Warren Buffett's concept of a "wide economic moat," helping investors identify companies with strong competitive advantages. The book is noted for its accessible style and effective explanation of why economic moats are key indicators of a company's long-term success.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780470226513

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 29 February 2008

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Illustration: Charts: 4 B&W, 0 Color; Tables: 11 B&W, 0 Color

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 180.0mm

Weight: 272g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Pat Dorsey, CFA, is Director of Equity Research at Morningstar, Inc. He played an integral part in the development of the Morningstar Rating for stocks, as well as Morningstar's economic moat ratings. Dorsey is also the author of The Five Rules for Successful Stock Investing: Morningstar's Guide to Building Wealth and Winning in the Market (Wiley). He holds a master's degree in political science from Northwestern University and a bachelor's degree in government from Wesleyan University. Please visit www.findingmoats.com.

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