Warren Buffett, known as the Oracle of Omaha, made headlines once again as he made significant changes to his investment portfolio in the third quarter. At Extreme Investor Network, we analyze Buffett’s top holdings and provide insights into his investment strategies.
In Berkshire Hathaway’s latest earnings report, it was revealed that approximately 70% of the equity portfolio is concentrated in just five stocks: Apple, Bank of America, Coca-Cola, American Express, and Chevron. Buffett notably reduced his stake in Apple for the fourth consecutive quarter, with $69.9 billion worth of shares remaining at the end of September. While initial reports suggested that Buffett’s decision was influenced by potential increases in capital gains taxes, the significant reduction in his Apple holdings has sparked speculation about valuation concerns and other factors playing a role in his decision-making process.
Aside from Apple, Berkshire Hathaway has also been divesting its Bank of America shares, generating over $10 billion in sales since mid-July. This move has brought the bank stake below 10%, triggering more frequent disclosures with regulators. As a result, Bank of America is no longer the second-largest holding in Berkshire’s portfolio, falling behind American Express with $41.1 billion in shares as of the end of the third quarter.
Despite these changes, Buffett maintained his positions in Chevron and Coca-Cola, with holdings worth $17.5 billion and $28.7 billion, respectively. While Chevron has seen minimal gains this year, Coca-Cola has outperformed with a 10.3% increase compared to the S&P 500’s 20.1% return.
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