The word "monopoly" has a negative reputation in the investment and economic communities, as it is often linked to abusive pricing and unfair advantages that many other businesses and investors might not face. However, monopolies (or near-monopolies for that matter) can also mean outsized returns for investors who can spot them.
And the truth is that these near-monopolies are everywhere in the market. However, they lie low enough to avoid the inevitably negative media coverage that could come if they were to be identified for what they are. With this in mind, today’s list of near-monopoly stocks can offer investors much-needed upside during an uncertain economic and financial cycle for the United States.
