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Strategies & Market Trends : Gorilla and King Portfolio Candidates

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To: mtnlady who wrote (15544)1/18/2000 3:01:00 PM
From: Uncle Frank  Read Replies (2) of 54805
 
>> Sometimes the line between king and gorilla get so gray

The longer you play the Gorilla game, the clearer the distinctions will become, Mtnlady. A review of the fm or rfm may be in order. I find new clarity every time I open those worn pages, which is often. A read of Crossing the Chasm or In the Tornado may help as well.

>> When does control of the market/infrastructure/pipeline equal gorilla status?

To my way of thinking, never. I interpret these as King characteristics. The key is in barriers to entry. High market share coupled with high margins without barriers represent an irresistible lure for competitors.

We've debated these issues on numerous occasions. It may be worthwhile for you to read some of our earlier posts to help solidify your grasp on the terminology.

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