The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
By Andrew Sather and Dave Ahern | Stock Market Guide to Buying Stocks like
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We make the complicated stock market simple. We show you how to take advantage of the emotions in the market with lessons from successful strategies such as value investing and dividend growth investing, with a few elements of growth investing and trend following.
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We make the complicated stock market simple. We show you how to take advantage of the emotions in the market with lessons from successful strategies such as value investing and dividend growth investing, with a few elements of growth investing and trend following.
The Secret Business Model Behind Visa and Mastercard
The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
46 minutes
1 month ago
The Secret Business Model Behind Visa and Mastercard
In this episode, Andrew and Dave delve into the intricate business models of Visa and MasterCard. They discuss the performance and history of these companies, emphasizing Visa's American-centric focus compared to MasterCard's international reach. The conversation covers the concept of a duopoly and how both companies have become dominant players through strong network effects.
They analyze the revenue streams of Visa, including service revenues, data processing, international transactions, and value-added services, and discuss the growth potential of these segments. The episode also compares Visa and MasterCard with competitors like American Express and Discover, highlighting the differences in their business models. Key risks such as regulation, real-time payments, and platform power are examined. The episode concludes by exploring the future of the industry and the potential for further innovation in payment systems.
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:30 Why Care About Visa and MasterCard?
00:50 History and Overview of Visa and MasterCard
04:00 Understanding the Business Model
13:53 Revenue Streams of Visa
24:50 Comparing Visa and MasterCard
25:52 Competitors: American Express and Discover
30:59 Risks and Future Outlook
39:58 Conclusion and Additional Resources
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The Investing for Beginners Podcast - Your Path to Financial Freedom
We make the complicated stock market simple. We show you how to take advantage of the emotions in the market with lessons from successful strategies such as value investing and dividend growth investing, with a few elements of growth investing and trend following.
