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In this episode, Dave and Andrew welcome Brett Schaefer to talk about “emerging moats” and showcase his new research service.
Brett breaks down why he’s focusing on companies with growing competitive advantages, and shares deep dives into two off-the-beaten-path stocks: Oscar Health and Kraken Robotics.
The conversation covers what makes these businesses unique, the risks and rewards, and how investors can spot the next wave of winners outside the usual tech hype.
Key Topics Covered:
What is an “emerging moat” and why it matters
Kraken Robotics: defense tech, contracts, and growth runway
Oscar Health: ACA market, tech disruption, and scaling up
The risk and reward of dilution, contracts, and regulation
How to spot scalable competitive advantages
What Brett looks for in small/mid-cap stocks
The long-term opportunity in individual health insurance
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro and Brett’s new research service
03:00 What are emerging moats and why focus on them?
07:00 Kraken Robotics: tech, contracts, and defense industry growth
13:00 Oscar Health: ACA, tech, and the innovator’s dilemma
26:00 Risk, reward, and scaling up
40:00 How Brett researches and what’s next for Emerging Motes 50:00 Wrapping up and links to research
Resources Mentioned:
The Value Spotlight Newsletter: https://einvestingforbeginners.com/value-spotlight-newsletter/
Emerging Motes Newsletter & Research: https://www.emergingmoats.com/
Chit Chat Stocks Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chit-chat-stocks/id1437766060
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