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International moat stocks continued to rise in July with most sectors and countries contributing positively to performance. For U.S. moats, the mixed results of healthcare companies proved to be a hurdle.
Cost advantage is the second most frequent source of moat ratings according to Morningstar, but one of the hardest competitive advantages for a company to maintain.
U.S. moat stocks were the shining stars in June, but international moats can’t be overlooked as both markets have posted strong relative performance through the first half of the year.
Intangible assets, although not easy to quantify, are one of the primary sources of strong competitive advantages for businesses and are the leading source of economic moats.
International moat stocks stood out in May by posting strong relative returns, a persistent year-to-date trend. U.S. moats lagged the U.S. market, but continued to remain ahead year-to-date.
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