Warren Buffett’s Latest Investment Portfolio Update (April 2025)
Warren Buffett’s Latest Investment Portfolio Update (April 2025) 📊
Warren Buffett has once again captivated the investment community with his updated portfolio. Here’s a sneak peek into the top holdings and strategies behind the Oracle of Omaha’s investment decisions.👇
Top 3 Holdings
- Apple Inc. (AAPL)
- American Express (AXP)
- Bank of America (BAC)
Top Five Major Stocks
These five stocks collectively account for an impressive 63% of Buffett’s equity investments:
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Apple (AAPL):
– Market value: $75.1 billion,
– Holding percentage: 28%
– Notably reduced his stake by 67% in Q4 2024, from 905 million shares to 300 million shares. -
American Express (AXP):
– Market value: $45 billion,
– Holding percentage: 16.8% -
Bank of America (BAC):
– Market value: $29.9 billion,
– Holding percentage: 11.2%
– Also reduced his stake by 14.72% in Q4. -
Coca-Cola (KO):
– Market value: $24.9 billion,
– Holding percentage: 9.3%
– Boasts an annual dividend yield exceeding 50%. -
Chevron (CVX):
– Market value: $17.2 billion,
– Holding percentage: 6.4%
– Benefits from geopolitical factors and oil price support.
Key Changes in Holdings
📈 Increased Positions
Buffett has shown a strategic focus on Japanese companies, investing in:
- Mitsui & Co. (9.82%)
- Mitsubishi Corporation (9.67%)
- Sumitomo Corporation (9.29%)
- Itochu Corporation (8.53%)
- Marubeni Corporation (9.30%)
Total market value for these investments stands at $23.5 billion with an expected dividend income of $812 million by 2025.
Additionally, he has increased his stake in Occidental Petroleum (OXY) to $13.1 billion, representing 4.8% of his portfolio, and raised his ownership percentage to 28.3%.
📉 Reductions / Exits
Buffett has made significant cuts to his investments in tech stocks:
- Reduced his stake in Apple by 67%.
- Completely exited his positions in Snowflake and Paramount Global.
In the banking sector, he reduced his stake in Bank of America by 14.72% and cut Citigroup’s holdings by a substantial 73.5%.
Investment Strategy Insights
📈 Emphasis on Long-term Value
Buffett’s investment philosophy leans heavily towards long-termism. Coca-Cola has been in his portfolio for over 30 years, while Buffett plans to hold Japanese trading companies for 10 to 20 years, focusing on intrinsic value and dividend capacity.
🧭 Contrarian Investing
His strategy often involves buying high-quality assets during market panic. For example, during the recent energy crisis, he strategically increased his position in Occidental Petroleum, while also betting on transformative technologies like carbon capture. As he famously stated, “When it’s raining gold, reach for a bucket, not a thimble.”
Warren Buffett continues to be a guiding light for investors, demonstrating the power of patience and strategic thinking in the ever-evolving market landscape. 🌟
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