Buffett's Big Bet: Why Half of Berkshire Hathaway's Money Is in Apple

[] What does Buffett see in Apple? [] [] [] Warren Buffett, that investing legend we all admire, has put nearly half of Berkshire Hathaway's $365 billion portfolio into one name: Apple. It's a massive stake and begs the question: What does Buffett see in Apple? Buffett hopped on the Apple train back in 2016, and boy, has it been a ride. From January 1, 2016, to December 12, 2023, Apple's stock soared by a jaw-dropping 639%. To put that in perspective, the Nasdaq Composite, where Apple trades, managed a mere 190% rise during the same period. But what made Buffett fall for Apple back in the day? First off, Buffett saw that Apple wasn't your typical tech company; it was a brand titan. And that brand power gave Apple a solid edge in the market. People wanted Apple products, and that meant Apple had the magic potion of pricing power. Financially speaking, Apple was rock solid. In fiscal 2015, it boasted a gross margin of 40.1%, an operating margin of 30%, and generated $70 billion in free cash flow. Oh, and it had a casual $206 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities on its balance sheet. It's safe to say that Apple wasn't about to run out of cash anytime soon. Lastly, Buffett is known for being cautious and not overpaying for stocks. In 2016, Apple was trading at an average price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple of just 10.6. Looking back, that was a steal, especially for a company as dominant as Apple. Now, fast forward to today, and Apple is still shining in Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio. The stock has had a fabulous run this year, shooting up by 50%, signaling that the Apple magic is still intact. So, should you follow in Buffett's footsteps and invest in Apple? It's a question only you can answer. As for me? I recently placed a $100,000 bet on Apple… And in just the last few weeks it’s paid off handsomely! [Click here to check out]( a video where I explain it all. Enjoy the ride, — Graham Lindman [] Warren Buffett, that investing legend we all admire, has put nearly half of Berkshire Hathaway's $365 billion portfolio into one name: Apple. It's a massive stake and begs the question: What does Buffett see in Apple? Buffett hopped on the Apple train back in 2016, and boy, has it been a ride. From January 1, 2016, to December 12, 2023, Apple's stock soared by a jaw-dropping 639%. To put that in perspective, the Nasdaq Composite, where Apple trades, managed a mere 190% rise during the same period. But what made Buffett fall for Apple back in the day? First off, Buffett saw that Apple wasn't your typical tech company; it was a brand titan. And that brand power gave Apple a solid edge in the market. People wanted Apple products, and that meant Apple had the magic potion of pricing power. Financially speaking, Apple was rock solid. In fiscal 2015, it boasted a gross margin of 40.1%, an operating margin of 30%, and generated $70 billion in free cash flow. Oh, and it had a casual $206 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities on its balance sheet. It's safe to say that Apple wasn't about to run out of cash anytime soon. Lastly, Buffett is known for being cautious and not overpaying for stocks. In 2016, Apple was trading at an average price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple of just 10.6. Looking back, that was a steal, especially for a company as dominant as Apple. Now, fast forward to today, and Apple is still shining in Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio. The stock has had a fabulous run this year, shooting up by 50%, signaling that the Apple magic is still intact. So, should you follow in Buffett's footsteps and invest in Apple? It's a question only you can answer. As for me? I recently placed a $100,000 bet on Apple… And in just the last few weeks it’s paid off handsomely! 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