Given his incredible track record allocating capital at Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A +0.29%) (BRK.B +0.51%), Warren Buffett is a legend in the investing world. His success over multiple decades has drawn the attention of average investors looking to upgrade their individual portfolios.
Berkshire currently has a portfolio with dozens of holdings that's valued at $312 billion (as of Nov. 26). However, the top five stocks have significant weightings. Here's what those companies are.
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Buffett is invested in many different industries
The five leading positions in Berkshire's portfolio are well-known businesses. The list includes:
- Apple (AAPL +0.47%): 21.2% of portfolio.
- American Express (AXP +0.36%): 17.7%.
- Bank of America (BAC +1.25%): 9.7%.
- Coca-Cola (KO +0.33%): 9.3%.
- Chevron (CVX +1.08%): 5.9%.
Combined, they account for nearly 64% of Berkshire's public equities portfolio.
These companies span multiple industries, ranging from consumer technology and financial services to beverages and energy. This shows the superior analytical ability the Oracle of Omaha possesses.
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Should you buy what Buffett owns?
The average investor would certainly be wise to look at what Buffett owns. This should be used as a starting point when figuring out what stocks to buy. But the worst thing to do is to blindly follow what Buffett does.
It's critical that individual investors do their own due diligence. This will help them gain a better understanding of the stocks in question, while building greater conviction that can support long-term performance.
