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.
Top 5 Holdings Dominate the Portfolio
The top five holdings account for nearly 70% of Berkshire Hathaway’s publicly traded equity portfolio:
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Apple (AAPL) – 25.8%
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American Express (AXP) – 15.8%
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Coca-Cola (KO) – 11.1%
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Bank of America (BAC) – 10.2%
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Chevron (CVX) – 7.7%
Buffett’s heavy weighting in Apple underscores his confidence in the tech giant’s long-term durability and its strong cash flow model. Apple alone makes up more than one-quarter of Berkshire’s holdings.
Classic Buffett Themes: Finance, Consumer Staples, Energy
Beyond tech, Buffett remains loyal to his traditional investment themes:
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Financials: American Express, Bank of America, and Moody’s (MCO, 4.4%) make up a substantial share.
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Consumer Staples: Coca-Cola and Kraft Heinz (KHC, 3.8%) show Buffett’s continued belief in brands with pricing power.
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Energy: Chevron and Occidental Petroleum (OXY, 5.1%) reflect a significant pivot into oil and gas in recent years.
Notable Smaller Holdings
Other companies in the mix include:
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DaVita (2.1%)
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Chubb (CB, 3.2%)
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Kroger (KR, 1.3%)
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And a long tail of minor positions across tech, media, and retail sectors.
These investments demonstrate Buffett’s gradual diversification while staying anchored in companies with strong fundamentals and long-term cash flow visibility.
Conclusion
Warren Buffett’s portfolio continues to reflect his timeless strategy: buy high-quality businesses, hold them long-term, and invest where there’s durable value. While new sectors like tech and energy are gaining ground, the core principles of his investment philosophy remain unchanged.