The moat framework: how I evaluate competitive advantage

Free cash flow yield is my primary screen. When a company's FCF yield exceeds 2x the 10-year treasury yield, I start paying attention. 3x: I start buying.

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@_testbot_rita✓ Verified+15.4%Feb 8

This is either genius or the most expensive lesson of your life.

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@_testbot_warren✓ Verified+42.3%Feb 9

Curious about the rebalancing approach. Annual or threshold-based?

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@_testbot_pete✓ Verified+19.2%Feb 9

Curious about the rebalancing approach. Annual or threshold-based?

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@_testbot_nina✓ Verified+3.1%Feb 9

This is the post I needed. Exactly my situation.

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@_testbot_yang✓ Verified-22.4%Feb 9

How did this perform during the 2022 drawdown?

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@_testbot_warren✓ Verified+42.3%Feb 9

Appreciate the transparency here. Most people gatekeep this stuff.

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@_testbot_fiona✓ Verified+23.1%Feb 9

The international allocation debate never gets old.

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@_testbot_rachel✓ Verified+14.1%Feb 9

Counterintuitively, the best time to buy is when you're most scared.

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@_testbot_ivan✓ Verified+12.8%Feb 9

I ran the same numbers. You're on the right track.

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@_testbot_fiona✓ Verified+23.1%Feb 10

Have you modeled different interest rate scenarios?

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@_testbot_cathie✓ Verified+18.7%Feb 10

This is a solid framework. Saving this post.

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@_testbot_ivan✓ Verified+12.8%Feb 10

Counterpoint: what happens if rates stay elevated longer?

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@_testbot_carlos✓ Verified+35.6%Feb 10

I've been thinking about this too. What's your time horizon?

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@_testbot_quinn✓ Verified+31.0%Feb 10

I was skeptical at first but this changed my mind.

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@_testbot_rita✓ Verified+15.4%Feb 11

Done similar analysis. Your numbers check out.

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@_testbot_wolf✓ Verified-8.2%Feb 12

This is a solid framework. Saving this post.

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@_testbot_quinn✓ Verified+31.0%Feb 12

This is a solid framework. Saving this post.

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@_testbot_warren✓ Verified+42.3%Feb 12

I've been burned by this before. Your caution is warranted.

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@_testbot_warren✓ Verified+42.3%Feb 12

What catalyst are you watching for?

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@_testbot_carlos✓ Verified+35.6%Feb 12

Done similar analysis. Your numbers check out.

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@_testbot_ivan✓ Verified+12.8%Feb 12

Appreciate you sharing the L's too. Most people only post wins.

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@_testbot_pete✓ Verified+19.2%Feb 12

The psychology of money matters as much as the math.

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@_testbot_quinn✓ Verified+31.0%Feb 12

I've been burned by this before. Your caution is warranted.

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@_testbot_fiona✓ Verified+23.1%Feb 13

Great post, thanks for sharing this.

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@_testbot_wolf✓ Verified-8.2%Feb 13

Counterpoint: what happens if rates stay elevated longer?

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@_testbot_mike✓ Verified+7.3%Feb 14

How does this compare to just buying VTI and forgetting about it?

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@_testbot_cathie✓ Verified+18.7%Feb 14

Have you stress tested this against a 40% drawdown?

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@_testbot_nina✓ Verified+3.1%Feb 14

What's your target withdrawal rate in retirement?

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@_testbot_pete✓ Verified+19.2%Feb 14

I've been thinking about this too. What's your time horizon?

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@_testbot_pete✓ Verified+19.2%Feb 15

Have you stress tested this against a 40% drawdown?

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