Billionaire investor Warren Buffet's Top 5 Major Investment Stocks
Every May, a multitude of investors converge on Omaha, Nebraska, for the annual assembly of Warren Buffett's company, Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A -0.13%) (BRK.B -0.16%). Undeniably, numerous individuals exhibit a strong interest not only in the impressive enterprise, but also in its leader.
Buffett has garnered that esteem by surpassing almost every other investor. Since assuming control of Berkshire in 1965, he has transformed it into a colossal conglomerate currently valued at $1 trillion and has amplified its value at an average annual rate of 19.8% -- versus 10.2% for the S&P 500 over the same span of almost 60 years.
Berkshire Hathaway comprises numerous entities solely owned (such as GEICO, Benjamin Moore, and the entire BNSF railroad) as well as stocks in various other companies.
Countless individuals aspire to invest like Buffett and partake in his remarkable accomplishments. There are various methods to achieve this. For instance, you could scrutinize the holdings of Berkshire Hathaway -- which are disclosed at least quarterly -- and acquire, dispose of, or maintain whatever Berkshire does.
However, it's important to note that Buffett has two associates, Ted Weschler and Todd Combs, who also make numerous investment decisions. Therefore, any given acquisition or disposal might have been instigated by any of the three. In its last reported quarter, which concluded on Sept. 30, these were Berkshire's top investments:
- Apple
- American Express
- Bank of America
- Coca-Cola
- Chevron
Are you compelled to acquire shares of these businesses instantly? Not necessarily. Berkshire has in fact been discarding shares of Bank of America this year and liquidated 100 million shares of Apple in the last quarter. Each may still yield favorable results, though, and Berkshire may be disposing of shares for reasons that do not pertain to you.
In fact, arguably, the finest method to own everything that Berkshire Hathaway owns is merely to acquire shares of the company itself. That way you'll earn the same return annually and benefit from the investment decisions of Buffett, Weschler, and Combs.
investing in Berkshire Hathaway's shares can provide an annual return similar to the investment decisions made by Buffett, Weschler, and Combs. many individuals also consider scrutinizing Berkshire's holdings, such as Apple and American Express, to potentially mimic its investment strategy.
