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    Iron Mountain

    IRM

    3.9
    Real Estate
    United States

    Iron Mountain is a global real estate investment trust that provides secure records storage, information management, and data center services for enterprises and governments. Its moat stems from high customer switching costs, dense local scale, and compliance driven trust built over decades.

    Quant

    3.7

    Qual

    4.2

    Gov

    3.8

    Arch Capital Group

    ACGL

    3.9
    Financials
    United States

    Arch Capital Group is a diversified insurer and reinsurer with meaningful exposure to specialty P and C and U.S. mortgage insurance, generating returns from disciplined underwriting and invested float. Its moat rests on underwriting expertise, data advantages, broker and lender relationships, and scale across selected niches.

    Quant

    4.0

    Qual

    3.6

    Gov

    4.1

    IQVIA Holdings

    IQV

    3.9
    Health Care
    United States

    IQVIA Holdings provides clinical research services and healthcare data analytics to biopharma and healthcare customers. Its scaled data assets, integrated technology platforms, and long-standing client relationships create switching costs and durable advantages.

    Quant

    3.7

    Qual

    4.2

    Gov

    3.8

    Becton Dickinson and Company

    BDX

    3.9
    Health Care
    United States

    Becton Dickinson is a global medical technology company focused on medication delivery, diagnostics, and interventional products with a high mix of recurring consumables. Its moat rests on scale manufacturing, validated device ecosystems, and stringent regulatory and quality capabilities that embed products deeply in clinical workflows.

    Quant

    3.7

    Qual

    4.2

    Gov

    3.8

    Waters Corporation

    WAT

    3.9
    Health Care
    United States

    Waters Corporation provides analytical instruments, consumables, and software focused on liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, and thermal analysis for pharmaceutical, biopharma, industrial, academic, and government laboratories worldwide. Revenue combines instrument sales with a substantial recurring stream from services and consumables, supported by platforms such as the Empower chromatography data system and a large installed base.

    Quant

    3.9

    Qual

    3.7

    Gov

    4.0

    WEC Energy Group

    WEC

    3.9
    Utilities
    United States

    WEC Energy Group is a regulated electric and natural gas utility serving the Upper Midwest, generating, transmitting, and distributing energy to captive service territories. Its moat stems from exclusive franchises, cost-efficient scale in network infrastructure, and constructive regulatory frameworks that enable stable, allowed returns.

    Quant

    3.6

    Qual

    4.3

    Gov

    3.9

    T Rowe Price Group

    TROW

    3.9
    Financials
    United States

    T Rowe Price Group is a global active asset manager that earns fees on client assets across equity, fixed income, and multi asset strategies distributed to retail and institutional clients. Its moat rests on a trusted investment brand, long standing performance culture, and scale in retirement oriented target date products that support durable client relationships.

    Quant

    4.0

    Qual

    3.4

    Gov

    4.4

    Legal & General Group PLC

    LGEN

    3.9
    Financials
    United Kingdom

    Legal and General is a UK-based diversified insurance, retirement, and asset management group with leading positions in pension risk transfer, protection, and institutional investment management. Its moat rests on scale in annuities and asset management, trusted brand, and deep institutional distribution embedded in the UK pension ecosystem.

    Quant

    3.6

    Qual

    3.9

    Gov

    4.2

    Accelleron Industries AG

    ACLN

    3.9
    Industrials
    Switzerland

    Accelleron Industries AG designs, manufactures, and services turbochargers and upgrades for large marine and industrial engines. The company was spun off from ABB and operates a global aftermarket network focused on reliability, fuel efficiency, and emissions performance.

    Quant

    3.9

    Qual

    3.7

    Gov

    4.1

    UBS Group AG

    UBSG

    3.9
    Financials
    Switzerland

    UBS Group AG is a global wealth manager and universal bank based in Switzerland, complemented by asset management and a scaled yet more focused investment bank. Its moat derives from brand trust with high net worth clients, global reach and licenses, scale-driven efficiency, and a dominant Swiss franchise underpinned by high regulatory barriers.

    Quant

    3.7

    Qual

    4.1

    Gov

    4.0

    LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE

    MC

    3.9
    Consumer Discretionary
    France

    LVMH is a France-based global leader in luxury goods spanning Fashion & Leather Goods, Wines & Spirits, Perfumes & Cosmetics, Watches & Jewelry, and Selective Retailing. Its portfolio includes Louis Vuitton, Dior, Tiffany & Co., Hennessy, Bulgari, Sephora, and DFS, with a predominantly direct-to-consumer distribution model. The group combines heritage maisons, vertical integration in key categories, and sustained investment in brand equity to drive pricing power and growth. Operations are diversified across regions with a strong footprint in Europe, the Americas, and Asia.

    Quant

    4.4

    Qual

    4.0

    Gov

    3.2

    Medtronic PLC

    MDT

    3.9
    Health Care
    United States

    Medtronic designs, manufactures, and sells implantable devices and surgical technologies across cardiovascular, neuroscience, medical-surgical, and diabetes therapies, generating revenue from capital equipment, disposables, and services. Its moat is anchored in clinical evidence, regulatory approvals, physician training, and scale in manufacturing and distribution.

    Quant

    3.7

    Qual

    4.1

    Gov

    3.8

    Apollo Global Management

    APO

    3.9
    Financials
    United States

    Apollo Global Management is a global alternatives platform combining fee-based asset management with spread-based insurance earnings via Athene. Its moat stems from brand and performance credibility, permanent capital from annuities, and scaled origination that lowers funding costs and deepens client lock-in.

    Quant

    4.0

    Qual

    4.1

    Gov

    3.7

    Siemens AG

    SIE

    3.9
    Industrials
    Germany

    Siemens AG is a German industrial technology company focused on automation, electrification, and digitalization across factories, buildings, power grids, and rail transport. Its core segments include Digital Industries, Smart Infrastructure, and Mobility, complemented by industrial software offerings and services. The company operates globally with a large installed base and long-duration customer relationships.

    Quant

    4.1

    Qual

    3.7

    Gov

    4.0

    VAT Group AG

    VACN

    3.9
    Industrials
    Switzerland

    VAT Group AG is a Swiss manufacturer of high-end vacuum valves and related components used primarily in semiconductor fabrication equipment and other vacuum applications. The company holds leading share in ultra-high-vacuum valves and supplies global OEMs with engineered products and aftermarket services.

    Quant

    3.7

    Qual

    3.8

    Gov

    4.1

    Global Payments

    GPN

    3.9
    Financials
    United States

    Global Payments is a payments technology company that provides merchant acquiring, integrated software, and card issuing services to businesses globally. Its moat is grounded in scale economics, deep software integrations, and longstanding partnerships with banks and independent software vendors that make customer relationships sticky.

    Quant

    3.8

    Qual

    3.8

    Gov

    4.0

    Cummins

    CMI

    3.9
    Industrials
    United States

    Cummins designs, manufactures, and services engines, components, and power solutions for on-highway, off-highway, and power generation end markets. Its moat rests on brand reputation, deep OEM integrations, scale in engineering and emissions compliance, and a global service network that underpins aftermarket economics.

    Quant

    3.6

    Qual

    3.9

    Gov

    4.2

    Avanza Bank Holding AB

    AZA

    3.9
    Financials
    Sweden

    Avanza Bank Holding AB is a Swedish digital savings and investment platform offering brokerage, funds, pensions, and deposit services. Its moat rests on brand trust, low-cost scale economics, and customer stickiness in domestic tax-advantaged and pension accounts.

    Quant

    3.9

    Qual

    3.6

    Gov

    4.3

    First Solar

    FSLR

    3.9
    Information Technology
    United States

    First Solar manufactures thin film cadmium telluride solar modules for utility scale power plants, supported by large scale US manufacturing and multi year customer contracts. Its moat rests on proprietary process know how, domestic policy advantages, and strong cost and energy yield performance in hot high irradiance environments.

    Quant

    4.2

    Qual

    3.8

    Gov

    3.8

    Universal Music Group NV

    UMG

    3.9
    Communication Services
    Netherlands

    Universal Music Group is a leading global music rights company spanning recorded music, music publishing, and artist services/merchandising. It monetizes a deep catalog and active roster across streaming, physical, licensing, and synchronization, with strong exposure to subscription-based platforms. The group operates worldwide through major labels and publishing entities and maintains extensive relationships with digital service providers and media partners.

    Quant

    4.2

    Qual

    4.2

    Gov

    3.4

    Investor AB

    INVEB

    3.9
    Financials
    Sweden

    Investor AB is a Swedish investment holding company that owns significant stakes in leading Nordic industrial, financial, and healthcare businesses and develops private subsidiaries through active ownership. Its moat rests on deep governance expertise, long term relationships, and the Wallenberg network that secures influence and proprietary access to opportunities.

    Quant

    3.7

    Qual

    4.2

    Gov

    3.9

    Amgen

    AMGN

    3.9
    Health Care
    United States

    Amgen is a global biotechnology company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and commercializes biologic and specialty medicines across oncology, inflammation, bone health, cardiovascular, and rare diseases. Its moat is anchored in patent-protected assets, biologics manufacturing scale, and a broad commercial infrastructure with deep payer and physician relationships.

    Quant

    3.9

    Qual

    4.1

    Gov

    3.8

    Fiserv

    FI

    3.9
    Financials
    United States

    Fiserv is a global payments and financial technology provider offering merchant acquiring, card issuing, account processing, and digital banking platforms to merchants and financial institutions. Its moat rests on high switching costs for core processing, scale-driven cost advantages in transaction processing, and growing network effects around its merchant and developer ecosystems.

    Quant

    4.0

    Qual

    4.0

    Gov

    3.6

    Alliant Energy Corporation

    LNT

    3.9
    Utilities
    United States

    Alliant Energy is a regulated electric and gas utility serving exclusive territories in Iowa and Wisconsin through vertically integrated subsidiaries. Its moat rests on efficient-scale monopoly service areas, long-lived networks, and supportive regulatory frameworks that enable cost recovery and stable returns.

    Quant

    3.6

    Qual

    4.2

    Gov

    3.8

    PPL Corporation

    PPL

    3.9
    Utilities
    United States

    PPL Corporation is a regulated electric and gas utility holding company serving customers in Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Rhode Island through transmission and distribution networks with some regulated generation in Kentucky. Its moat rests on state-granted exclusive service territories, efficient scale, and predictable cost recovery frameworks that support stable cash flows.

    Quant

    3.6

    Qual

    4.2

    Gov

    3.9