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What Are Switching Costs?

By Tony Dong – Updated Jul 5, 2025 at 5:51PM

Key Points

  • Switching costs create customer loyalty, boosting a company's profit and market stability.
  • Investors should assess switching costs to predict long-term company growth.
  • Apple exemplifies high switching costs, enhancing customer retention and revenue.

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