VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Stock Comparison
Brookfield Corporation vs The Charles Schwab Corporation
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
Brookfield Corporation
BN · New York Stock Exchange
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View BN analysisThe Charles Schwab Corporation
SCHW · New York Stock Exchange
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View SCHW analysisComparison highlights
- Moat score gap: The Charles Schwab Corporation leads (74 / 100 vs 65 / 100 for Brookfield Corporation).
- Segment focus: Brookfield Corporation has 6 segments; The Charles Schwab Corporation has 2 segments (79.4% in Investor Services).
- Primary market structure: Oligopoly vs Oligopoly. Pricing power: Moderate vs Weak.
- Moat breadth: Brookfield Corporation has 10 moat types across 5 domains; The Charles Schwab Corporation has 7 across 4.
Primary market context
Brookfield Corporation
Asset Management
Alternative asset management (private markets: infrastructure, renewables, private equity, real estate, credit)
Global
Institutional investors and private wealth channels
General partner (GP) / asset manager
The Charles Schwab Corporation
Investor Services
U.S. retail brokerage, self-directed investing, and wealth management platforms
United States
Retail investors, employers, retirement plan sponsors
Broker-dealer + bank + wealth manager platform
79.4%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
Brookfield Corporation strengths
The Charles Schwab Corporation strengths
Segment mix
Brookfield Corporation segments
Full profile >Asset Management
Oligopoly
Wealth Solutions (Insurance)
Competitive
Renewable Power and Transition
Competitive
Infrastructure
Oligopoly
Private Equity (Operating Businesses)
Competitive
Real Estate
Competitive
The Charles Schwab Corporation segments
Full profile >Investor Services
Oligopoly
Advisor Services
Oligopoly
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