Inside Warren Buffett's Portfolio: Which Stock Holds the Biggest Share

A newly released chart reveals the latest snapshot of Warren Buffett's investment empire through Berkshire Hathaway, showcasing where one of the most legendary investors in history is placing his biggest bets.

A newly released chart provides a snapshot of the latest breakdown of Warren Buffett’s investment empire through Berkshire Hathaway, revealing where one of the most legendary investors in history is making his biggest bets.

The top five holdings in the portfolio comprise nearly 70% of Berkshire Hathaway’s publicly traded equity portfolio:

As of the second quarter of 2023, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) takes the top spot, making up 25.8% of Berkshire’s portfolio.

Close behind is American Express (NYSE:AXP) with a 15.8% share, followed by Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) at 11.1%.

Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) contributes 10.2% to the portfolio.

Finally, Chevron (NYSE:CVX) has a 7.7% stake in the portfolio.

Buffett’s heavy weighting in Apple highlights his strong belief in the tech giant’s long-term durability and its cash flow model.

Classic Buffett Themes: Finance, Consumer Staples, Energy

Beyond tech, Buffett remains invested in his traditional areas of interest:

Financials: American Express, Bank of America, and Moody’s (NYSE:MCO) (with a 4.4% holding) form a significant portion.

Consumer Staples: Coca-Cola and Kraft Heinz (NYSE:KHC) (3.8% stake) highlight Buffett’s continued belief in brands with pricing power.

Energy: Chevron and Occidental Petroleum (NYSE:OXY) (5.1% stake) demonstrate a recent pivot toward oil and gas.

Other companies in the mix include:

DaVita (NYSE:DVA) (2.1% stake)

Chubb (NYSE:CB) (3.2% stake)

Kroger (NYSE:KR) (1.3% stake)

And a long tail of smaller positions across tech, media, and retail sectors.

These investments showcase Buffett’s gradual diversification while staying focused on companies with strong fundamentals and long-term cash flow visibility.

Conclusion

Through his investment vehicle, Buffett continues to prioritize high-quality businesses for long-term returns, investing where he sees durable value. As tech and energy sectors gain more prominence in his portfolio, the core principles of his investment philosophy remain consistent.