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3 Top Buffett Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Long Haul

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Those subsidiaries generated plenty of cash for building Berkshire's investment portfolio. Today, that portfolio is worth $276 billion and holds positions in 44 stocks. Amazon Amazon, the world's largest e-commerce and cloud infrastructure company, accounts for 0.70% of Berkshire's portfolio. of its portfolio.

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Henderson Park expands European hospitality portfolio with acquisition of five French hotels

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The deal adds 645 rooms to the private equity real estate firm’s growing hospitality portfolio, reinforcing its presence in key European markets. The deal adds 645 rooms to the private equity real estate firm’s growing hospitality portfolio, reinforcing its presence in key European markets.

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The Smartest High-Yield Energy Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

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Between 2011 and 2016, MLPs traded at an average multiple of 13.7 It eliminated its 50% IDRs way back in 2002 in favor of a 25% high split and then completely eliminated them and collapsed its structure in 2011. However, the stocks surprisingly trade at a discount today compared to where they traded under the old, unfavorable model.

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Just 3 Stocks Make Up 65% of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Portfolio. Should They Be a Part of Yours?

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While it includes 24 holdings, just three stocks represent the lion's share of the portfolio. as of February compared to about 34% in February 2024 -- but Microsoft still represents the largest position in the trust portfolio. As the only tech stock in the portfolio, it offers significant artificial intelligence (AI) exposure.

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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 Energy Pipeline Stocks Set to Benefit From Artificial Intelligence (AI) in 2025

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between 2011 and 2016. 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. At the same time, the stocks are relatively cheap on a historical basis. Data by YCharts.