Warren Buffett buys textile company berkshire hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) In 1965 it was transformed into a holding vehicle for various investments. Currently, the company owns several private companies and 47 publicly traded securities.
Since Buffett took the helm in 1965, Berkshire’s stock has delivered a compound annual return of 19.8%, twice the return of Berkshire’s stock. S&P500 index.he follows simple investment strategy This involves acquiring profitable companies with steady growth and strong management teams. He especially likes companies returning money to shareholders. dividend Stock buybacks allow Berkshire to grow its cash more quickly.
Berkshire has built a fortress balance sheet over the past 58 years, with a record $167.6 billion in cash, equivalents, and short-term investments on hand at the end of 2023.
List of companies Berkshire could (theoretically) acquire outright
To put Berkshire’s cash pile into perspective, here are 10 world-famous companies that are currently worth less than $167.9 billion.
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general electric: 166.8 billion dollars
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Uber: 162.4 billion dollars
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Nike: 160.1 billion dollars
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morgan stanley: 142.1 billion dollars
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united parcel service: 126.7 billion dollars
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boeing: 122.5 billion dollars
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black rock: 120.8 billion dollars
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AT&T: 120.1 billion dollars
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Sony: 108.9 billion dollars
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airbnb: 97.3 billion dollars
To be clear, neither Buffett nor Berkshire has expressed interest in acquiring any of these companies. But the fact that this conglomerate can afford to do so is a testament to its incredible success.
Berkshire’s current top three holdings include: apple, american bankand american express. Together, they account for 62.7% of his total Berkshire publicly traded stock portfolio. For investors looking to emulate Buffett’s returns, these are a good starting point.
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Warren Buffett is sitting on a record $167.6 billion pile of cash. Here are 10 stocks you can buy directly from Berkshire Hathaway. Originally published by The Motley Fool
