Warren Buffett’s Top 5 Investments
1. Apple Inc. (AAPL)
- Portfolio Share: 25.76% (as of March 31, 2025).
- Investment Value: Over 60 billion USD.
- Performance: Apple is Buffett’s largest investment and has proven to be stable in recent years. The stock has performed well due to the company’s strong market position and innovation.
2. American Express Co. (AXP)
- Portfolio Share: 15.77% (as of March 31, 2025).
- Investment Value: 38.24 billion USD.
- Performance: Buffett has invested in American Express since the 1960s and has not sold any shares. The strong brand position and ability to generate cash flow make it a long-term favorite.
3. Coca-Cola Co. (KO)
- Portfolio Share: 11.07% (as of March 31, 2025).
- Investment Value: 29.7 billion USD.
- Performance: Buffett has been investing in Coca-Cola since 1988 and has not sold any shares. The brand is globally recognized and offers a stable dividend yield.
4. Bank of America Corp. (BAC)
- Portfolio Share: 10.19% (as of March 31, 2025).
- Investment Value: Almost 26 billion USD.
- Performance: Buffett slightly reduced his position in Bank of America in the fourth quarter of 2024 but remains a significant shareholder. The bank has recovered well in recent years and offers a solid return.
5. Chevron Corp. (CVX)
- Portfolio Share: 7.67% (as of March 31, 2025).
- Investment Value: 6.36 billion USD.
- Performance: Chevron was added to the portfolio in 2020 and has proven to be an important part of energy investments. The stock benefits from the demand for fossil fuels.
Other Relevant Investments
Visa (V) and Mastercard (MA): Buffett also holds significant stakes in these payment service providers, known for their strong market position and cash flow generation.
Occidental Petroleum (OXY), Constellation Brands (STZ), Domino’s Pizza (DPZ), Heico Corp (HEI), Sirius XM (SIRI), Verisign (VRSN), and Pool Corp (POOL): These companies saw existing positions increased in the first quarter of 2025 without adding new positions.
Relevance for Private Investors
Warren Buffett’s investment strategy is based on long-term perspectives and searching for companies with strong brands, solid finances, and a clear growth strategy. Private investors can learn from his philosophy by focusing on high-quality companies and investing for the long term. Portfolio diversification and the ability to remain calm during crises are also important lessons from Buffett’s success.