At the core of Visa's strength is its vast and resilient global payments network. This network connects millions of merchants with thousands of financial institutions and their cardholders, creating a powerful moat that deters competition.
Why own Visa: 3X capital gain in 10 years. Low risk. Dividend as a bonus.
Strong Fundamentals. Reliable, predictable growth.
- The most stable revenue and earnings growth at over 10% per year
- High profit margin at over 52% with continuous margin expansion
Extreme wide moat. Resilient Business Model
- Approx. 60% global payment market share (25% for Mastercard)
Small Dividend is a nice bonus. Plus ongoing share buyback
Growth Catalysts
- Recent news about the government investiment in stablecoins have been worrying investors
- HOWEVER, Visa is well-positioned to incorporate into its network
- Continuous investment in innovation
Risks:
- Mastercard can take more marketshare
- Government support Stablecoins
- New players can expand into the market
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