Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is one of just a few businesses to ever cross the $2 trillion market capitalization level. It has been in a leading market share position for decades and powers a large portion of tech spending for both consumers and enterprises. My point is that Microsoft is no diamond in the rough.

Yet there are important parts of the business that much of Wall Street doesn't fully appreciate. Let's take a look at a few less obvious factors that make this stock such a compelling choice as a long-term holding.

You'll get access to a diverse range of sales growth niches when you buy shares of other tech giants like Amazon or Apple. But Microsoft is unique in this regard.

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