Warren Buffettand its holding companyBerkshire Hathaway(BRK.A 0,77 %)(BRK.B 0,86 %) are giants. Berkshire Hathaway became a leading conglomerate thanks to Buffett's business acumen and investments. Buffett's track record could continue to improve due to the possibility that several of his top stocks will outperform.
Stocks that Buffett bought
Stocks that Warren Buffett recently bought or added
This is what Buffett wrote in his 2023 letter to Berkshireshareholdersthat he and an old business partnerCharlie Munger, who died in November 2023, are not stock pickers, but rather “business pickers.” But Buffett hasn't found many companies he likes lately. Berkshire did not initiate any new positions and only added positions to three stocks in the fourth quarter of 2023.
| Pils | Number of shares owned | Increase in the number of shares during the 3rd quarter of 2023 | The value of the total effort as of 12/31/23 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevron (NYSE: CVX) | 126.093.326 | 14,4% | $18.8 billion |
| Western petroleum (NYSE:OXY) | 243.715.804 | 8,7% | $14.5 billion |
| Sirius XM-holdings (NASDAQ: SIRI) | 40.243.058 | 315,6% | $220.1 million |
Berkshire also announced some additional purchases in the first quarter of 2024. The conglomerate bought more shares in two tracking stocks --Liberty SiriusXM-serie A(LSXMA 0,68 %) InLiberty SiriusXM-serie C(LSXMK 0,64 %) - and strengthened its position in Occidental.
Buffett shares sold
Warren Buffett shares have recently been sold
In the fourth quarter of 2023, Buffett did a lot of house-cleaning by exiting or trimming Berkshire Hathaway's positions in seven stocks:
| Pils | Number of shares owned | Decrease in the number of shares from the 3rd quarter of 2023 | The value of the total effort as of 12/31/23 |
|---|---|---|---|
| D.R. Horton (NYSE: DHI) | Abandoned position | ||
| Globe life (NYSE: GL) | Abandoned position | ||
| Markel Group (NYSE: MKL) | Abandoned position | ||
| SteenCo (NASDAQ: STNE) | Abandoned position | ||
| Appel (NASDAQ:AAPL) | 905.560.000 | (1,1%) | $174.4 billion |
| PK (NYSE:HPQ) | 22.852.715 | (77,7%) | $687.6 million |
| Paramount global (NASDAQ: PARA) | 63.322.491 | (32,4%) | $936.5 million |
Top 10 stocks he owns
Top Stocks Warren Buffett Owns by Size
Berkshire Hathawayholds positions in more than 40 stocks. Here are the holding company's top 10 stocks, ranked by value:
| Pils | Number of shares owned | The value of the effort |
|---|---|---|
| Appel (NASDAQ:AAPL) | 905.560.000 | $154.6 billion |
| Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) | 1.032.852.006 | $36.8 billion |
| American Express (NYSE:AXP) | 151.610.700 | $33.9 billion |
| Coca Cola (NYSE: KO) | 400.000.000 | $23.8 billion |
| Chevron (NYSE: CVX) | 126.093.326 | $18.9 billion |
| Western petroleum (NYSE:OXY) | 248.018.128 | $15.1 billion |
| Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ: KHC) | 325.634.818 | $11.3 billion |
| Moody's (NYSE:MCO) | 24.669.778 | $9.5 billion |
| Mitsubishi (OTC: MSBHF) | 358.492.800 | $7.9 billion |
| Mitsui (OTC: MITSF) (OTC: NEE) | 125.022.300 | $5.5 billion |
There's a sharp divide between the values of the No. 1 and No. 2 stocks in Berkshire Hathawayswallet. Despite the sale of some sharesAppelin the fourth quarter of 2023, the technology giant still holds the top spot in Berkshire's portfolio. Apple is such a huge company that Buffett calls it Berkshire Hathaway's "third largest company" after his full ownership.insuranceInrailway companies. Buffett has also said that Apple is "probably the best company I know in the world."
Bank of America, Berkshire Hathaway's second-largest position, is also notable because Buffett controls many of his positionsbank sharesin recent quarters. The financial services leader also continues to benefit from its investments intechnology, including mobile apps.
Related investment topics
Should you invest?
Should you follow Buffett's move?
While it can certainly be interesting to keep track of what Buffett and other billionaire investors are buying and selling, it's never a smart idea to jump into a stock just because someone else is doing it – even if that other person does.Oracle of Omaha.
That said, it may give you plenty to look at in Berkshire Hathaway's stock portfoliostorage ideas to exploreby determining what is suitable for your portfolio based on your own insightrisk toleranceand investment objectives.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Warren Buffett's portfolio
What stocks does Warren Buffett personally own?
Buffett is not required to disclose his personal assets. The only stock he absolutely owns is Berkshire Hathaway. Buffett is Berkshire's largest shareholder. He currently owns 15.6% of the company and controls 31.5% of the voting shares.
What are Warren Buffett's top stocks?
Clearly, Buffett's top holdings are none other than Berkshire Hathaway itself. Apple is well into the top position in Berkshire's portfolio.
What are Warren Buffett's five biggest holdings?
Currently, Buffett's top five holdings in Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio are:
- Appel
- Bank of America
- American Express
- Coca Cola
- Chevron
What types of companies does Warren Buffett invest in?
Buffett wrote to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders in 2023 that he wants to invest in "companies with both favorable long-term financial characteristics and credible managers." Because it's not always easy to identify companies with the financial characteristics that Buffett prefers, he focuses on companies he understands well.
Researchis also an important consideration for Buffett. He has said in the past that he only buys shares that are trading at a reasonable price relative to his assessment of the company's earnings potential for at least five years into the future.
What Stocks Has Warren Buffett Bought Recently?
Buffett bought shares in Chevron, Occidental Petroleum and Sirius XM Holdings in the fourth quarter of 2023.
What Dividend Stocks Does Warren Buffett Own?
Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway portfolio contains quite a few dividend stocks. His best-yielding investments are:
- Appel
- Bank of America
- American Express
- The Coca-Cola Company
- Chevron
- Western petroleum
- Kraft Heinz
- Moody's
- Mitsubishi
- Mitsui
Bank of America is an advertising partner of The Ascent, a Motley Fool company. American Express is an advertising partner of The Ascent, a Motley Fool company.Keith Speightshas positions in Apple, Bank of America, Berkshire Hathaway and Chevron. The Motley Fool holds positions in and recommends Apple, Bank of America, Berkshire Hathaway, Chevron, HP, Markel Group, Moody's and StoneCo. The Motley Fool recommends Kraft Heinz and Occidental Petroleum. The Motley Fool has onedisclosure policy.
