When the history books are written, Warren Buffett will likely go down as the greatest investor of our time. In a little more than six decades, the “Oracle of Omaha,” as he’s come to be known, has transformed $10,000 in seed capital into a net worth of about $80 billion. And take note, this figure could be tens of billions of dollars higher, if not for Buffett’s generous charitable giving throughout the years.
As CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A)(NYSE: BRK-B), Buffett has helped guide the acquisition of approximately five dozen businesses from a host of sectors. Even more intriguing, though, has been Buffett’s prowess for investing in, not necessarily acquiring, great businesses.
Today, Buffett and his team at Berkshire Hathaway oversee an investment portfolio tallying $215 billion and spanning 47 securities. We know this because Berkshire Hathaway is required to file Form 13F with the Securities and Exchange Commission no later than 45 days after the end of each quarter. This form discloses the company’s stock holdings, allowing Wall Street and investors to see what the world’s most successful investor has been up to over the previous quarter.
Suffice it to say, investors love to emulate, if not mirror, Buffett’s trading activity and holdings. Today, we’ll take a closer look at Buffett’s 12 largest current holdings, which make up a whopping 85% of the aforementioned $215 billion in current portfolio market value.
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