Replies to post #194898 on DD Support Board and Research Team

[bar1080]

Thanks: "Buffett’s out-of-character bet on Apple may end up being one of his winningest investments, making more than $120 billion on paper as the tech giant shattered yet another record to top a $3 trillion market valuation this week.

"Berkshire Hathaway began buying Apple stock in 2016 and by mid-2018, the conglomerate accumulated a 5% ownership in the iPhone-maker, a stake that cost $36 billion. Flash forward to 2022 and the Apple investment is now worth $160 billion as the massive rally extended into the new year.

“Without a doubt, it is one of the strongest investments that Berkshire has made in the last decade,” said James Shanahan, Berkshire analyst at Edward Jones.

Other than Apple’s giant appreciation in share price, it has also been a lucrative bet for Berkshire because of its hefty payouts. Berkshire has enjoyed regular dividends, averaging about $775 million annually..."

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/04/warren-buffett-makes-over-120-billion-on-apples-trot-to-3-trillion-among-his-best-bets-ever.html

[bar1080]

Normally I despise charts but this is pretty. Presumably Berkshire is still sitting on about $150 billion in highly liquid T-Securities.

[BullNBear52]

Well after their split they obviously had to do something with the cash.

MSFT brought about the same returns as AAPL over the last 5 years.

I'd hardly call Warren a genius.