This year, Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) has unveiled a scam disruption initiative, adoption of its “Tap to Phone” technology has soared, it unveiled its vision for artificial intelligence (AI) in commerce, and it expanded its capabilities in the digital currency space.

Diversified Trust Co grew its holdings in shares of Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) by 13.1% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 70,399 shares of the credit-card processor's stock after buying an additional 8,165 shares during

Copeland Capital Management LLC decreased its position in shares of Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) by 4.6% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 66,389 shares of the credit-card processor's stock after selling 3,211 shares during the period. Copeland Capital Management

Continuum Advisory LLC lessened its stake in Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) by 30.6% during the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 6,211 shares of the credit-card processor's stock after selling 2,738 shares during the quarter. Continuum Advisory LLC's holdings

Meyer Handelman Co. boosted its position in shares of Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) by 6.5% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 95,445 shares of the credit-card processor's stock after acquiring an additional 5,801 shares during the period. Meyer Handelman

HBK Sorce Advisory LLC cut its holdings in shares of Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) by 8.1% in the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 23,030 shares of the credit-card processor's stock after selling 2,034 shares during the quarter. HBK Sorce Advisory LLC's

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Visa Inc. and Mastercard Incorporated form a resilient duopoly benefiting from scale, network effects, and secular digital payment growth. V edges out MA with higher margins, a cleaner balance sheet, and a lower valuation, supporting a Strong Buy rating for Visa versus Buy for Mastercard. Both companies are protected from credit risk, generate robust free cash flow, and return significant capital to shareholders through buybacks and dividends.