VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Stock Comparison
AIA Group Limited vs BlackRock, Inc.
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
AIA Group Limited
1299.HK · Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
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View 1299.HK analysisBlackRock, Inc.
BLK · New York Stock Exchange
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
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View BLK analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: AIA Group Limited leads (67 / 100 vs 59 / 100 for BlackRock, Inc.).
- Segment focus: AIA Group Limited has 6 segments; BlackRock, Inc. has 7 segments (33% in iShares ETFs & ETPs).
- Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: n/a vs Moderate.
- Moat breadth: AIA Group Limited has 4 moat types across 3 domains; BlackRock, Inc. has 10 across 2.
Primary market context
AIA Group Limited
Mainland China
Life insurance, accident & health insurance, and long-term savings products
Mainland China
Individuals and corporate clients (group insurance/employee benefits)
Insurer / underwriter and distributor (agency and partnerships)
BlackRock, Inc.
iShares ETFs & ETPs
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and exchange-traded products (ETPs)
Global
Institutional and retail (via intermediaries)
ETF sponsor / asset manager
33%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
AIA Group Limited strengths
BlackRock, Inc. strengths
Segment mix
AIA Group Limited segments
Full profile >Mainland China
Oligopoly
Hong Kong (including Macau)
Oligopoly
Thailand
Oligopoly
Singapore (including Brunei)
Oligopoly
Malaysia
Oligopoly
Other Markets
Competitive
BlackRock, Inc. segments
Full profile >iShares ETFs & ETPs
Oligopoly
Institutional Index Mandates (Non-ETF)
Oligopoly
Active & Multi-Asset (Public Markets)
Competitive
Alternatives & Private Markets
Oligopoly
Cash Management (MMFs & cash solutions)
Competitive
Aladdin & Technology Services
Oligopoly
Distribution & Advisory Services
Competitive
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