Looking for the safest stocks to buy now? In this episode of the Wide Moat Show, Brad Thomas and Nicholas Ward share their top 6 sleep well at night (SWAN) stocks — high-quality, buy-and-hold companies built for long-term wealth.
Whether you’re investing for retirement, building generational wealth, or just want to invest safely in 2025 and beyond, these stocks stand out for their strong fundamentals, wide moats, and consistent returns.
We’ll cover:
✅ Why knowing when to quit bad stocks is just as important as picking winners
✅ 6 of the best buy-and-hold stocks (including Microsoft, Visa, Waste Management & more)
✅ How “tollbooth businesses” generate reliable profits
✅ Why safe, steady compounding is the key to long-term success
These are the kinds of safe investments that let you rest easy, build wealth while you sleep, and stay confident even in a volatile market.
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Source: Wide Moat Research
