The purpose of a reading
A useful reading makes a competitive claim open to examination. Read the supporting material, dates and limitations before choosing a next action. A persuasive deck does not independently establish a durable advantage.
The record matters
Each reading records a range, band, confidence, method version and date. A later reading may reflect different evidence or a different method. Preserve the original record when making comparisons.
Validation has limits
Internal validation does not establish calibration against future business outcomes. Expert agreement and outcome validation remain research. The Moat Index does not establish a valuation or predict returns.
A closed computation
MoatDefender keeps the computation and internal method private. Public documentation explains the result and its scope. Qualified parties can contact MoatDefender about a detailed review under NDA.
Common questions
- Is the Moat Index computation public?
- The Moat Index computation is proprietary. MoatDefender publishes explanations of the result, its scope and its limitations.
- Does confidence establish outcome calibration?
- Moat Index confidence does not establish calibration against business outcomes. Outcome validation remains research.
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Sources
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