Remove 2011 Remove Portfolios Remove Stakes
article thumbnail

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

The Motley Fool

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. billion stake now accounts for 2.9%

article thumbnail

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

The Motley Fool

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.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

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

The Motley Fool

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. million Berkshire shares in a stake valued at nearly $7.1

article thumbnail

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

The Motley Fool

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.

article thumbnail

Warren Buffett Has 52.6% of Berkshire Hathaway's $312 Billion Portfolio Invested in 3 Phenomenal Stocks

The Motley Fool

Such funds offer a diverse portfolio of stocks representing numerous industries. And yet, Berkshire Hathaway's $312 billion investment portfolio is heavily concentrated in just a few stocks. Its top three holdings account for nearly 53% of the portfolio's value. Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett.

article thumbnail

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

The Motley Fool

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.

article thumbnail

Warren Buffett Has Nearly 50% of Berkshire Hathaway's Investable Portfolio in 1 Incredibly Safe Bet

The Motley Fool

So, when Buffett makes changes in Berkshire's investment portfolio, the whole investing world pays attention. And he has been rapidly amassing a position in one super-safe investment -- a position that is approaching 50% of the company's entire investment portfolio. Image source: Getty Images. billion worth of the bank stock.