Card Network or Card Lender: Which Business Model Is the Better Long-Term Buy?
They all work together in the same business, but not all of these names bring the same risk and reward potential to the table.
Overview
Most investors lump them together into the same industry category. And understandably so. From the point of view of consumers, they all seamlessly work together without a second thought.
The fact is, however, the credit card business is multilayered; each layer's businesses and business models are distinct. And these differences change the investment thesis for each of these groups' stocks, making only one of these roles the best foundation for a long-term buy.
Details
But first things first.
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Originally published at www.fool.com.
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