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Billionaire Investor Bill Gates Has 87% of His $45 Billion Portfolio in Just 5 Stocks

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The foundation's trust holds stakes in dozens of companies in its portfolio, but 87% is made up of just these five stocks. The trust gets reliable income thanks to the dividend Microsoft has paid consistently since 2004 while boosting its payout yearly since 2011. Image source: Getty Images.

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Retirees Are Making This Huge Mistake With Their Investment Portfolios

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Image source: Getty Images When you retire, what you need from your investment portfolio changes. In 2011, 38% of Vanguard 401(k) investors over age 55 had at least 70% of their portfolios in stocks. Why a stock-heavy portfolio is risky for older investors Stocks are an excellent investment. Now, nearly half do.

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3 Stocks to Consider Adding to Your Retirement Portfolio in April

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On that note, here's a look at three compelling stock prospects that may prove particularly well-suited for retirement portfolios. In this vein, the two best-selling drugs of the two dozen in its portfolio each only account for about 15% of the company's top line, while no other drug makes up more than 8% of its sales.

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9% of Warren Buffett's Portfolio Is Invested in These 2 Offbeat Stocks

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Buffett owns many stocks through Berkshire, which is why beginner and seasoned investors alike often track his portfolio, especially his largest holdings. Although Apple alone constitutes almost 46% of Buffett's $372 billion portfolio, the bulk of the remaining investment is in 7 stocks, with each constituting 2% or more of his portfolio.

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6 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks Inside Warren Buffett's $410 Billion Portfolio

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That said, at least six of the 47 stocks already in Berkshire's $410 billion portfolio of publicly traded securities now use AI in some capacity. of Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is Berkshire's largest position. of Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio Visa (NYSE: V) has more than 4.4 Apple: 44.8% Coca-Cola: 6.1%

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Billionaire Bill Gates Has 83% of His $48 Billion Portfolio in Just 4 Stocks

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While the Trust continues to own stakes in more than two dozen companies, 83% of its portfolio was comprised of just four stocks at the close of the second quarter. The Trust also benefits from Microsoft's quarterly dividend, which the company has paid out consistently since 2004 and increased every year since 2011.

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1 Unstoppable Multibagger Up 1,280% Since 2011 to Buy and Hold Forever

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Acquiring high-quality companies in adjacent, similar verticals to its existing business lines, Federal Signal has become a 13-bagger since 2011. Stock Advisor provides investors with an easy-to-follow blueprint for success, including guidance on building a portfolio, regular updates from analysts, and two new stock picks each month.