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Warren Buffett's Unwavering Commitment to Accumulating Shares of His Top Investment

Published November 18, 2023

The investing world consistently eyes the strategic moves of one of its leading figures, Warren Buffett, the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. Known as the 'Oracle of Omaha' due to his profound investing prowess, Buffett has demonstrated a continuous conviction in a particular stock by consistently increasing Berkshire Hathaway's stake in it over the course of 21 consecutive quarters, the stock in question being none other than his conglomerate itself, Berkshire Hathaway BRK-A. Since mid-2018, more than $72 billion has flowed into purchasing additional shares of Berkshire Hathaway, underlining Buffett's belief in the enduring value of his own enterprise.

Berkshire Hathaway's Expansive Portfolio

Berkshire Hathaway BRK-A operates as a diversified holding company with numerous subsidiary businesses as well as significant minority holdings in several major companies. Among its fully owned subsidiaries are names like GEICO, Duracell, and Dairy Queen, while the company also boasts considerable stakes in Kraft Heinz, American Express, Coca-Cola, Bank of America, and a 6.3% stake in technology behemoth Apple Inc. AAPL.

Apple Inc.: A Titan in Technology

Apple Inc. AAPL, recognized for its innovative consumer electronics, computer software, and online services, stands as the world's largest technology company by revenue, amassing $274.5 billion in 2020. It has also soared to become the world's most valuable company as of January 2021. Apple ranks fourth in PC sales and smartphone manufacturing globally and is a member of the Big Five tech companies alongside industry giants such as Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Facebook.

The Strategy Behind Buffett's Investment

Warren Buffett's investment mantra has often focused on understanding the long-term potential of companies and making significant investments when their value is evident. His continuous acquisition of Berkshire Hathaway BRK-A shares is a testament to this approach. By increasing his company's own shareholdings, Buffett effectively reasserts his confidence in Berkshire Hathaway's business model and its diversified portfolio, which includes a substantial stake in the flourishing Apple Inc. AAPL.

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