2 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist and 1 to Avoid

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From 1964 to 2021, Buffett has thrived across eight recessions -- delivering investors returns of over 3,600,000%. The secret to his success is simple: Invest in high-quality companies with a margin of safety and hold on to winners as long as they continue delivering results.This year has been a challenge for investors, but it serves as an excellent reminder to buy companies that can produce regardless of the economy. Here are two stellar Buffett stocks you can buy today and one to avoid for the time being.Buy American Express because of its strong brand recognitionAmerican Express is the fifth-largest holding for Berkshire Hathaway, which it has owned since 1993. American Express operates the third-largest credit card network in the U.S., trailing only Visa and Mastercard. American Express makes nearly as much revenue as the two companies combined because it processes transactions as well as issues cards -- something Visa and Mastercard don't do.What makes American Express appealing to me is the power of its luxury brand. It's done a stellar job of leveraging its brand to appeal to younger generations. In the third quarter, the company added 3.3 million new cards -- with millennials and Gen Zers making up 60% of that growth. The brand also appeals to high-income customers that likely won't be as affected by a slowing economy. This could be crucial, especially if the U.S. enters into a recession in the next couple of years -- which many experts expect at this point.This year the company has done well, boosted by robust consumer spending on travel and entertainment expenses as economies bounce back from the pandemic and its impacts. Through nine months, American Express' revenue grew 28% while volume on its network is up 24%, and management for the company reaffirmed its guidance through 2023. With its premium brand, high-quality customer base, and strong payments network, American Express is a stellar Buffett stock to buy hand over fist and hold for the long haul.Buy this \"baby Berkshire\" before the market recoversMarkel is a specialty insurance company that writes policies for hard-to-place risks, including small business insurance for specific industries like farms to individual policies on bikes, classic cars, and watercraft. The company is an ideal Buffett stock that is often compared to Berkshire Hathaway because of its sizable investment portfolio.Insurance companies collect premiums upfront. Because there is a period of time between collected premiums and paying out claims, these companies can invest this cash, also known as \"float,\" however they see fit.Many insurers choose conservative investments, like U.S. Treasuries or other government bonds. While Markel has some investment in bonds, what sets it apart is one-third of its investment portfolio is in equities, including Berkshire Hathaway, Brookfield Asset Management, Alphabet, and Home Depot. It also has numerous private investments in its Markel Ventures segment, where it owns a controlling interest in companies across industries, including construction machinery, building supplies, and luxury handbags, to name a few.Markel has done a solid job of running a profitable insurance business, and its investment portfolio puts it in a position to invest at higher interest rates and buy the dip in stocks -- making this a Buffett stock you'll want to buy before the eventual market rebound.Avoid Citigroup, as it works to turn the business aroundOne Warren Buffett stock I'm avoiding is Citigroup. Citigroup's profitability has underperformed its banking peers for years. One measure of profitability in banking is the return on tangible common equity (ROTCE), which measures a bank's profitability on shareholder capital, excluding goodwill, intangible assets, and preferred equity. From 2017 to 2021, Citigroup's average ROTCE is 10.2%, lagging its average peer ratio of 13%.The bank has been the subject of regulatory scrutiny over the years, too. A couple of years ago, Citigroup was fined $400 million by regulators for \"long-standing deficiencies,\" saying the bank needed to overhaul risk management, data governance, and internal controls companywide. The fine came after the bank failed to address concerns previously identified in 2013 and 2015.Citigroup also faced critiques from the Federal Reserve and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), who identified a shortcoming in the bank's \"living will.\" Following the Great Recession, regulations required the largest banks to submit living wills on how they could wind down if an economic shock forced them into bankruptcy. Of the eight banks required to submit a living will, Citigroup was the only one found with a shortcoming.Citigroup is currently addressing those deficiencies and is working toward making the business more profitable. It is eliminating banking units worldwide, winding down in markets across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Mexico. Selling these assets eliminates less profitable units while freeing up capital for other purposes. The stock trades at a bargain at nearly half of its book value -- which is likely why Warren Buffett bought 55 million shares in the bank in the first half of this year.The cheap valuation isn't enough for me to buy the bank. Earlier this year, the bank told investors that it will look to generate an ROTCE of 11% to 12% over the next three to five years, a disappointing figure that would still put it below its large banking peers. 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From 1964 to 2021, Buffett has thrived across eight recessions -- delivering investors returns of over 3,600,000%. The secret to his success is simple: Invest in high-quality companies with a margin of safety and hold on to winners as long as they continue delivering results.</p><p>This year has been a challenge for investors, but it serves as an excellent reminder to buy companies that can produce regardless of the economy. Here are two stellar Buffett stocks you can buy today and one to avoid for the time being.</p><h2>Buy American Express because of its strong brand recognition</h2><p><b>American Express</b> is the fifth-largest holding for Berkshire Hathaway, which it has owned since 1993. American Express operates the third-largest credit card network in the U.S., trailing only <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/V\">Visa</a> and Mastercard. American Express makes nearly as much revenue as the two companies combined because it processes transactions as well as issues cards -- something Visa and Mastercard don&#39;t do.</p><p>What makes American Express appealing to me is the power of its luxury brand. It&#39;s done a stellar job of leveraging its brand to appeal to younger generations. In the third quarter, the company added 3.3 million new cards -- with millennials and Gen Zers making up 60% of that growth. The brand also appeals to high-income customers that likely won&#39;t be as affected by a slowing economy. This could be crucial, especially if the U.S. enters into a recession in the next couple of years -- which many experts expect at this point.</p><p>This year the company has done well, boosted by robust consumer spending on travel and entertainment expenses as economies bounce back from the pandemic and its impacts. Through nine months, American Express&#39; revenue grew 28% while volume on its network is up 24%, and management for the company reaffirmed its guidance through 2023. With its premium brand, high-quality customer base, and strong payments network, American Express is a stellar Buffett stock to buy hand over fist and hold for the long haul.</p><h2>Buy this &#34;baby Berkshire&#34; before the market recovers</h2><p><b>Markel</b> is a specialty insurance company that writes policies for hard-to-place risks, including small business insurance for specific industries like farms to individual policies on bikes, classic cars, and watercraft. The company is an ideal Buffett stock that is often compared to Berkshire Hathaway because of its sizable investment portfolio.</p><p>Insurance companies collect premiums upfront. Because there is a period of time between collected premiums and paying out claims, these companies can invest this cash, also known as &#34;float,&#34; however they see fit.</p><p>Many insurers choose conservative investments, like U.S. Treasuries or other government bonds. While Markel has some investment in bonds, what sets it apart is one-third of its investment portfolio is in equities, including <b>Berkshire Hathaway</b>, <b>Brookfield Asset Management</b>, <b>Alphabet</b>, and <b>Home Depot</b>. It also has numerous private investments in its Markel Ventures segment, where it owns a controlling interest in companies across industries, including construction machinery, building supplies, and luxury handbags, to name a few.</p><p>Markel has done a solid job of running a profitable insurance business, and its investment portfolio puts it in a position to invest at higher interest rates and buy the dip in stocks -- making this a Buffett stock you&#39;ll want to buy before the eventual market rebound.</p><h2>Avoid Citigroup, as it works to turn the business around</h2><p>One Warren Buffett stock I&#39;m avoiding is <b>Citigroup</b>. Citigroup&#39;s profitability has underperformed its banking peers for years. One measure of profitability in banking is the return on tangible common equity (ROTCE), which measures a bank&#39;s profitability on shareholder capital, excluding goodwill, intangible assets, and preferred equity. From 2017 to 2021, Citigroup&#39;s average ROTCE is 10.2%, lagging its average peer ratio of 13%.</p><p>The bank has been the subject of regulatory scrutiny over the years, too. A couple of years ago, Citigroup was fined $400 million by regulators for &#34;long-standing deficiencies,&#34; saying the bank needed to overhaul risk management, data governance, and internal controls companywide. The fine came after the bank failed to address concerns previously identified in 2013 and 2015.</p><p>Citigroup also faced critiques from the Federal Reserve and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), who identified a shortcoming in the bank&#39;s &#34;living will.&#34; Following the Great Recession, regulations required the largest banks to submit living wills on how they could wind down if an economic shock forced them into bankruptcy. Of the eight banks required to submit a living will, Citigroup was the only one found with a shortcoming.</p><p>Citigroup is currently addressing those deficiencies and is working toward making the business more profitable. It is eliminating banking units worldwide, winding down in markets across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Mexico. Selling these assets eliminates less profitable units while freeing up capital for other purposes. The stock trades at a bargain at nearly half of its book value -- which is likely why Warren Buffett bought 55 million shares in the bank in the first half of this year.</p><p>The cheap valuation isn&#39;t enough for me to buy the bank. Earlier this year, the bank told investors that it will look to generate an ROTCE of 11% to 12% over the next three to five years, a disappointing figure that would still put it below its large banking peers. While it is working to address regulatory deficiencies and improve its profitability, that process could take multiple years to achieve -- which is why I&#39;m avoiding this Buffett bank stock for the time being.</p></body></html>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>2 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist and 1 to Avoid</title>\n<style type=\"text/css\">\na,abbr,acronym,address,applet,article,aside,audio,b,big,blockquote,body,canvas,caption,center,cite,code,dd,del,details,dfn,div,dl,dt,\nem,embed,fieldset,figcaption,figure,footer,form,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,header,hgroup,html,i,iframe,img,ins,kbd,label,legend,li,mark,menu,nav,\nobject,ol,output,p,pre,q,ruby,s,samp,section,small,span,strike,strong,sub,summary,sup,table,tbody,td,tfoot,th,thead,time,tr,tt,u,ul,var,video{ font:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:baseline;border:0 }\nbody{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#999; background:transparent; }\n.wrapper{ overflow:hidden;word-break:break-all;padding:10px; }\nh1,h2{ font-weight:normal; line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:.6em; }\nh3,h4,h5,h6{ line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:1em; }\nh1{ font-size:24px; }\nh2{ font-size:20px; }\nh3{ font-size:18px; }\nh4{ font-size:16px; }\nh5{ font-size:14px; }\nh6{ font-size:12px; }\np,ul,ol,blockquote,dl,table{ margin:1.2em 0; }\nul,ol{ margin-left:2em; }\nul{ list-style:disc; }\nol{ list-style:decimal; }\nli,li p{ margin:10px 0;}\nimg{ max-width:100%;display:block;margin:0 auto 1em; }\nblockquote{ color:#B5B2B1; border-left:3px solid #aaa; padding:1em; }\nstrong,b{font-weight:bold;}\nem,i{font-style:italic;}\ntable{ width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:1px;margin:1em 0;font-size:.9em; }\nth,td{ padding:5px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #aaa; }\nth{ font-weight:bold;background:#5d5d5d; }\n.symbol-link{font-weight:bold;}\n/* header{ border-bottom:1px solid #494756; } */\n.title{ margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.3;color:#ddd; }\n.meta {color:#5e5c6d;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 .5em; }\na{text-decoration:none; color:#2a4b87;}\n.meta .head { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden}\n.head .h-thumb { width: 30px; height: 30px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%; float: left;}\n.head .h-content { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 9px; float: left;}\n.head .h-name {font-size: 13px; color: #eee; margin: 0;}\n.head .h-time {font-size: 11px; color: #7E829C; margin: 0;line-height: 11px;}\n.small {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.9); -webkit-transform: scale(0.9); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.smaller {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.8); -webkit-transform: scale(0.8); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.bt-text {font-size: 12px;margin: 1.5em 0 0 0}\n.bt-text p {margin: 0}\n</style>\n</head>\n<body>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<header>\n<h2 class=\"title\">\n2 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist and 1 to Avoid\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2022-12-23 16:02 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2022/12/22/2-warren-buffett-stocks-to-buy-hand-over-fist-and/><strong>Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>If anyone knows how to invest across different economic cycles, it's Berkshire Hathaway CEO, Warren Buffett. From 1964 to 2021, Buffett has thrived across eight recessions -- delivering investors ...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2022/12/22/2-warren-buffett-stocks-to-buy-hand-over-fist-and/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"LU1914381329.SGD":"Allianz Best Styles Global Equity Cl ET Acc H2-SGD","MKL":"Markel Corp","BK4559":"巴菲特持仓","LU0234572021.USD":"高盛美国核心股票组合Acc","BK4166":"消费信贷","BK4550":"红杉资本持仓","LU0251142724.SGD":"Fidelity America A-SGD","LU1363072403.SGD":"Fidelity Global Financial Services A-ACC-SGD","LU1861217088.USD":"贝莱德金融科技A2","AXP":"美国运通","LU0011850046.USD":"贝莱德全球长线股票 A2 USD","LU1861220207.SGD":"Blackrock FinTech A2 SGD-H","IE00BWXC8680.SGD":"PINEBRIDGE US LARGE CAP RESEARCH ENHANCED \"A5\" (SGD) ACC","LU0130102774.USD":"Natixis Harris Associates US Equity RA USD","BK4581":"高盛持仓","IE00B1BXHZ80.USD":"Legg Mason ClearBridge - US Appreciation A Acc USD","LU0648001328.SGD":"Natixis Harris Associates US Equity RA SGD","LU0971096721.USD":"富达环球金融服务 A","LU0149725797.USD":"汇丰美国股市经济规模基金","LU1074936037.SGD":"JPMorgan Funds - US Value A (acc) SGD","LU1201861249.SGD":"Natixis Harris Associates US Equity PA SGD-H","LU0256863811.USD":"ALLIANZ US EQUITY \"A\" INC","C":"花旗","BK4176":"多领域控股","LU0742534661.SGD":"Fidelity America A-SGD (hedged)","LU0980610538.SGD":"Natixis Harris Associates US Equity RA SGD-H","IE00B775SV38.USD":"NEUBERGER BERMAN US MULTICAP OPPORTUNITIES \"A\" (USD) ACC","LU0234570918.USD":"高盛全球核心股票组合Acc Close","IE00B3S45H60.SGD":"Neuberger Berman US Multicap Opportunities A Acc SGD-H","LU0417517546.SGD":"Allianz US Equity Cl AT Acc SGD","LU0053666078.USD":"摩根大通基金-美国股票A（离岸）美元","BK4585":"ETF&股票定投概念","BK4534":"瑞士信贷持仓","BK4533":"AQR资本管理(全球第二大对冲基金)","LU0266013472.USD":"AXA WF - Framlington Longevity Economy A Cap USD","LU0640476718.USD":"THREADNEEDLE (LUX) US CONTRARIAN CORE EQ \"AU\" (USD) ACC","IE00B1XK9C88.USD":"PINEBRIDGE US LARGE CAP RESEARCH ENHANCED \"A\" (USD) ACC","LU1280957306.USD":"THREADNEEDLE (LUX) US CONTRARIAN CORE EQUITIES \"AUP\" (USD) INC"},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2022/12/22/2-warren-buffett-stocks-to-buy-hand-over-fist-and/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2293656586","content_text":"If anyone knows how to invest across different economic cycles, it's Berkshire Hathaway CEO, Warren Buffett. From 1964 to 2021, Buffett has thrived across eight recessions -- delivering investors returns of over 3,600,000%. The secret to his success is simple: Invest in high-quality companies with a margin of safety and hold on to winners as long as they continue delivering results.This year has been a challenge for investors, but it serves as an excellent reminder to buy companies that can produce regardless of the economy. Here are two stellar Buffett stocks you can buy today and one to avoid for the time being.Buy American Express because of its strong brand recognitionAmerican Express is the fifth-largest holding for Berkshire Hathaway, which it has owned since 1993. American Express operates the third-largest credit card network in the U.S., trailing only Visa and Mastercard. American Express makes nearly as much revenue as the two companies combined because it processes transactions as well as issues cards -- something Visa and Mastercard don't do.What makes American Express appealing to me is the power of its luxury brand. It's done a stellar job of leveraging its brand to appeal to younger generations. In the third quarter, the company added 3.3 million new cards -- with millennials and Gen Zers making up 60% of that growth. The brand also appeals to high-income customers that likely won't be as affected by a slowing economy. This could be crucial, especially if the U.S. enters into a recession in the next couple of years -- which many experts expect at this point.This year the company has done well, boosted by robust consumer spending on travel and entertainment expenses as economies bounce back from the pandemic and its impacts. Through nine months, American Express' revenue grew 28% while volume on its network is up 24%, and management for the company reaffirmed its guidance through 2023. With its premium brand, high-quality customer base, and strong payments network, American Express is a stellar Buffett stock to buy hand over fist and hold for the long haul.Buy this \"baby Berkshire\" before the market recoversMarkel is a specialty insurance company that writes policies for hard-to-place risks, including small business insurance for specific industries like farms to individual policies on bikes, classic cars, and watercraft. The company is an ideal Buffett stock that is often compared to Berkshire Hathaway because of its sizable investment portfolio.Insurance companies collect premiums upfront. Because there is a period of time between collected premiums and paying out claims, these companies can invest this cash, also known as \"float,\" however they see fit.Many insurers choose conservative investments, like U.S. Treasuries or other government bonds. While Markel has some investment in bonds, what sets it apart is one-third of its investment portfolio is in equities, including Berkshire Hathaway, Brookfield Asset Management, Alphabet, and Home Depot. It also has numerous private investments in its Markel Ventures segment, where it owns a controlling interest in companies across industries, including construction machinery, building supplies, and luxury handbags, to name a few.Markel has done a solid job of running a profitable insurance business, and its investment portfolio puts it in a position to invest at higher interest rates and buy the dip in stocks -- making this a Buffett stock you'll want to buy before the eventual market rebound.Avoid Citigroup, as it works to turn the business aroundOne Warren Buffett stock I'm avoiding is Citigroup. Citigroup's profitability has underperformed its banking peers for years. One measure of profitability in banking is the return on tangible common equity (ROTCE), which measures a bank's profitability on shareholder capital, excluding goodwill, intangible assets, and preferred equity. From 2017 to 2021, Citigroup's average ROTCE is 10.2%, lagging its average peer ratio of 13%.The bank has been the subject of regulatory scrutiny over the years, too. A couple of years ago, Citigroup was fined $400 million by regulators for \"long-standing deficiencies,\" saying the bank needed to overhaul risk management, data governance, and internal controls companywide. The fine came after the bank failed to address concerns previously identified in 2013 and 2015.Citigroup also faced critiques from the Federal Reserve and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), who identified a shortcoming in the bank's \"living will.\" Following the Great Recession, regulations required the largest banks to submit living wills on how they could wind down if an economic shock forced them into bankruptcy. Of the eight banks required to submit a living will, Citigroup was the only one found with a shortcoming.Citigroup is currently addressing those deficiencies and is working toward making the business more profitable. It is eliminating banking units worldwide, winding down in markets across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Mexico. Selling these assets eliminates less profitable units while freeing up capital for other purposes. The stock trades at a bargain at nearly half of its book value -- which is likely why Warren Buffett bought 55 million shares in the bank in the first half of this year.The cheap valuation isn't enough for me to buy the bank. Earlier this year, the bank told investors that it will look to generate an ROTCE of 11% to 12% over the next three to five years, a disappointing figure that would still put it below its large banking peers. While it is working to address regulatory deficiencies and improve its profitability, that process could take multiple years to achieve -- which is why I'm avoiding this Buffett bank stock for the time being.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"comments":[{"id":105318650,"gmtCreate":1671832328332,"gmtModify":1671832341100,"authorId":4089116574465250,"author":{"id":4089116574465250,"idStr":"4089116574465250","authorId":4089116574465250,"name":"MrHuattt","avatar":"https://community-static.tradeup.com/news/e67f8f8c2b0192fadc4cd499a84e6c8b","vip":1,"crmLevel":5,"crmLevelSwitch":1,"individualDisplayBadges":[]},"repliedAuthorId":0,"objectId":9922459364,"type":1,"supId":0,"prevId":0,"content":"<u>suee</u>","text":"<u>suee</u>","html":"<u>suee</u>"}],"langContent":"EN"},{"id":9922450738,"gmtCreate":1671832164625,"gmtModify":1676538600183,"author":{"id":"3582021616632458","authorId":"3582021616632458","name":"Xue91","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/4d9f9012cc2ef597a6ee7470e2cfb3e1","vip":1,"crmLevel":2,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"idStr":"3582021616632458","authorIdStr":"3582021616632458"},"htmlText":"Jdjdjd odd","listText":"Jdjdjd odd","text":"Jdjdjd odd","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":3,"commentSize":0,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://ttm.financial/post/9922450738","repostId":2293656586,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2293656586","kind":"highlight","pubTimestamp":1671782523,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2293656586?lang=&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2022-12-23 16:02","market":"us","language":"en","title":"2 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist and 1 to Avoid","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2293656586","media":"Motley Fool","summary":"Berkshire Hathaway owns some excellent stocks in its portfolio, but some should be approached with caution.","content":"<html><head></head><body><p>If anyone knows how to invest across different economic cycles, it&#39;s <b>Berkshire Hathaway</b> CEO, Warren Buffett. From 1964 to 2021, Buffett has thrived across eight recessions -- delivering investors returns of over 3,600,000%. The secret to his success is simple: Invest in high-quality companies with a margin of safety and hold on to winners as long as they continue delivering results.</p><p>This year has been a challenge for investors, but it serves as an excellent reminder to buy companies that can produce regardless of the economy. Here are two stellar Buffett stocks you can buy today and one to avoid for the time being.</p><h2>Buy American Express because of its strong brand recognition</h2><p><b>American Express</b> is the fifth-largest holding for Berkshire Hathaway, which it has owned since 1993. American Express operates the third-largest credit card network in the U.S., trailing only <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/V\">Visa</a> and Mastercard. American Express makes nearly as much revenue as the two companies combined because it processes transactions as well as issues cards -- something Visa and Mastercard don&#39;t do.</p><p>What makes American Express appealing to me is the power of its luxury brand. It&#39;s done a stellar job of leveraging its brand to appeal to younger generations. In the third quarter, the company added 3.3 million new cards -- with millennials and Gen Zers making up 60% of that growth. The brand also appeals to high-income customers that likely won&#39;t be as affected by a slowing economy. This could be crucial, especially if the U.S. enters into a recession in the next couple of years -- which many experts expect at this point.</p><p>This year the company has done well, boosted by robust consumer spending on travel and entertainment expenses as economies bounce back from the pandemic and its impacts. Through nine months, American Express&#39; revenue grew 28% while volume on its network is up 24%, and management for the company reaffirmed its guidance through 2023. With its premium brand, high-quality customer base, and strong payments network, American Express is a stellar Buffett stock to buy hand over fist and hold for the long haul.</p><h2>Buy this &#34;baby Berkshire&#34; before the market recovers</h2><p><b>Markel</b> is a specialty insurance company that writes policies for hard-to-place risks, including small business insurance for specific industries like farms to individual policies on bikes, classic cars, and watercraft. The company is an ideal Buffett stock that is often compared to Berkshire Hathaway because of its sizable investment portfolio.</p><p>Insurance companies collect premiums upfront. Because there is a period of time between collected premiums and paying out claims, these companies can invest this cash, also known as &#34;float,&#34; however they see fit.</p><p>Many insurers choose conservative investments, like U.S. Treasuries or other government bonds. While Markel has some investment in bonds, what sets it apart is one-third of its investment portfolio is in equities, including <b>Berkshire Hathaway</b>, <b>Brookfield Asset Management</b>, <b>Alphabet</b>, and <b>Home Depot</b>. It also has numerous private investments in its Markel Ventures segment, where it owns a controlling interest in companies across industries, including construction machinery, building supplies, and luxury handbags, to name a few.</p><p>Markel has done a solid job of running a profitable insurance business, and its investment portfolio puts it in a position to invest at higher interest rates and buy the dip in stocks -- making this a Buffett stock you&#39;ll want to buy before the eventual market rebound.</p><h2>Avoid Citigroup, as it works to turn the business around</h2><p>One Warren Buffett stock I&#39;m avoiding is <b>Citigroup</b>. Citigroup&#39;s profitability has underperformed its banking peers for years. One measure of profitability in banking is the return on tangible common equity (ROTCE), which measures a bank&#39;s profitability on shareholder capital, excluding goodwill, intangible assets, and preferred equity. From 2017 to 2021, Citigroup&#39;s average ROTCE is 10.2%, lagging its average peer ratio of 13%.</p><p>The bank has been the subject of regulatory scrutiny over the years, too. A couple of years ago, Citigroup was fined $400 million by regulators for &#34;long-standing deficiencies,&#34; saying the bank needed to overhaul risk management, data governance, and internal controls companywide. The fine came after the bank failed to address concerns previously identified in 2013 and 2015.</p><p>Citigroup also faced critiques from the Federal Reserve and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), who identified a shortcoming in the bank&#39;s &#34;living will.&#34; Following the Great Recession, regulations required the largest banks to submit living wills on how they could wind down if an economic shock forced them into bankruptcy. Of the eight banks required to submit a living will, Citigroup was the only one found with a shortcoming.</p><p>Citigroup is currently addressing those deficiencies and is working toward making the business more profitable. It is eliminating banking units worldwide, winding down in markets across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Mexico. Selling these assets eliminates less profitable units while freeing up capital for other purposes. The stock trades at a bargain at nearly half of its book value -- which is likely why Warren Buffett bought 55 million shares in the bank in the first half of this year.</p><p>The cheap valuation isn&#39;t enough for me to buy the bank. Earlier this year, the bank told investors that it will look to generate an ROTCE of 11% to 12% over the next three to five years, a disappointing figure that would still put it below its large banking peers. While it is working to address regulatory deficiencies and improve its profitability, that process could take multiple years to achieve -- which is why I&#39;m avoiding this Buffett bank stock for the time being.</p></body></html>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>2 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist and 1 to Avoid</title>\n<style type=\"text/css\">\na,abbr,acronym,address,applet,article,aside,audio,b,big,blockquote,body,canvas,caption,center,cite,code,dd,del,details,dfn,div,dl,dt,\nem,embed,fieldset,figcaption,figure,footer,form,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,header,hgroup,html,i,iframe,img,ins,kbd,label,legend,li,mark,menu,nav,\nobject,ol,output,p,pre,q,ruby,s,samp,section,small,span,strike,strong,sub,summary,sup,table,tbody,td,tfoot,th,thead,time,tr,tt,u,ul,var,video{ font:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:baseline;border:0 }\nbody{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#999; background:transparent; }\n.wrapper{ overflow:hidden;word-break:break-all;padding:10px; }\nh1,h2{ font-weight:normal; line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:.6em; }\nh3,h4,h5,h6{ line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:1em; }\nh1{ font-size:24px; }\nh2{ font-size:20px; }\nh3{ font-size:18px; }\nh4{ font-size:16px; }\nh5{ font-size:14px; }\nh6{ font-size:12px; }\np,ul,ol,blockquote,dl,table{ margin:1.2em 0; }\nul,ol{ margin-left:2em; }\nul{ list-style:disc; }\nol{ list-style:decimal; }\nli,li p{ margin:10px 0;}\nimg{ max-width:100%;display:block;margin:0 auto 1em; }\nblockquote{ color:#B5B2B1; border-left:3px solid #aaa; padding:1em; }\nstrong,b{font-weight:bold;}\nem,i{font-style:italic;}\ntable{ width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:1px;margin:1em 0;font-size:.9em; }\nth,td{ padding:5px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #aaa; }\nth{ font-weight:bold;background:#5d5d5d; }\n.symbol-link{font-weight:bold;}\n/* header{ border-bottom:1px solid #494756; } */\n.title{ margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.3;color:#ddd; }\n.meta {color:#5e5c6d;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 .5em; }\na{text-decoration:none; color:#2a4b87;}\n.meta .head { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden}\n.head .h-thumb { width: 30px; height: 30px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%; float: left;}\n.head .h-content { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 9px; float: left;}\n.head .h-name {font-size: 13px; color: #eee; margin: 0;}\n.head .h-time {font-size: 11px; color: #7E829C; margin: 0;line-height: 11px;}\n.small {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.9); -webkit-transform: scale(0.9); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.smaller {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.8); -webkit-transform: scale(0.8); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.bt-text {font-size: 12px;margin: 1.5em 0 0 0}\n.bt-text p {margin: 0}\n</style>\n</head>\n<body>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<header>\n<h2 class=\"title\">\n2 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist and 1 to Avoid\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2022-12-23 16:02 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2022/12/22/2-warren-buffett-stocks-to-buy-hand-over-fist-and/><strong>Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>If anyone knows how to invest across different economic cycles, it's Berkshire Hathaway CEO, Warren Buffett. From 1964 to 2021, Buffett has thrived across eight recessions -- delivering investors ...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2022/12/22/2-warren-buffett-stocks-to-buy-hand-over-fist-and/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"LU1914381329.SGD":"Allianz Best Styles Global Equity Cl ET Acc H2-SGD","MKL":"Markel Corp","BK4559":"巴菲特持仓","LU0234572021.USD":"高盛美国核心股票组合Acc","BK4166":"消费信贷","BK4550":"红杉资本持仓","LU0251142724.SGD":"Fidelity America A-SGD","LU1363072403.SGD":"Fidelity Global Financial Services A-ACC-SGD","LU1861217088.USD":"贝莱德金融科技A2","AXP":"美国运通","LU0011850046.USD":"贝莱德全球长线股票 A2 USD","LU1861220207.SGD":"Blackrock FinTech A2 SGD-H","IE00BWXC8680.SGD":"PINEBRIDGE US LARGE CAP RESEARCH ENHANCED \"A5\" (SGD) ACC","LU0130102774.USD":"Natixis Harris Associates US Equity RA USD","BK4581":"高盛持仓","IE00B1BXHZ80.USD":"Legg Mason ClearBridge - US Appreciation A Acc USD","LU0648001328.SGD":"Natixis Harris Associates US Equity RA SGD","LU0971096721.USD":"富达环球金融服务 A","LU0149725797.USD":"汇丰美国股市经济规模基金","LU1074936037.SGD":"JPMorgan Funds - US Value A (acc) SGD","LU1201861249.SGD":"Natixis Harris Associates US Equity PA SGD-H","LU0256863811.USD":"ALLIANZ US EQUITY \"A\" INC","C":"花旗","BK4176":"多领域控股","LU0742534661.SGD":"Fidelity America A-SGD (hedged)","LU0980610538.SGD":"Natixis Harris Associates US Equity RA SGD-H","IE00B775SV38.USD":"NEUBERGER BERMAN US MULTICAP OPPORTUNITIES \"A\" (USD) ACC","LU0234570918.USD":"高盛全球核心股票组合Acc Close","IE00B3S45H60.SGD":"Neuberger Berman US Multicap Opportunities A Acc SGD-H","LU0417517546.SGD":"Allianz US Equity Cl AT Acc SGD","LU0053666078.USD":"摩根大通基金-美国股票A（离岸）美元","BK4585":"ETF&股票定投概念","BK4534":"瑞士信贷持仓","BK4533":"AQR资本管理(全球第二大对冲基金)","LU0266013472.USD":"AXA WF - Framlington Longevity Economy A Cap USD","LU0640476718.USD":"THREADNEEDLE (LUX) US CONTRARIAN CORE EQ \"AU\" (USD) ACC","IE00B1XK9C88.USD":"PINEBRIDGE US LARGE CAP RESEARCH ENHANCED \"A\" (USD) ACC","LU1280957306.USD":"THREADNEEDLE (LUX) US CONTRARIAN CORE EQUITIES \"AUP\" (USD) INC"},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2022/12/22/2-warren-buffett-stocks-to-buy-hand-over-fist-and/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2293656586","content_text":"If anyone knows how to invest across different economic cycles, it's Berkshire Hathaway CEO, Warren Buffett. From 1964 to 2021, Buffett has thrived across eight recessions -- delivering investors returns of over 3,600,000%. The secret to his success is simple: Invest in high-quality companies with a margin of safety and hold on to winners as long as they continue delivering results.This year has been a challenge for investors, but it serves as an excellent reminder to buy companies that can produce regardless of the economy. Here are two stellar Buffett stocks you can buy today and one to avoid for the time being.Buy American Express because of its strong brand recognitionAmerican Express is the fifth-largest holding for Berkshire Hathaway, which it has owned since 1993. American Express operates the third-largest credit card network in the U.S., trailing only Visa and Mastercard. American Express makes nearly as much revenue as the two companies combined because it processes transactions as well as issues cards -- something Visa and Mastercard don't do.What makes American Express appealing to me is the power of its luxury brand. It's done a stellar job of leveraging its brand to appeal to younger generations. In the third quarter, the company added 3.3 million new cards -- with millennials and Gen Zers making up 60% of that growth. The brand also appeals to high-income customers that likely won't be as affected by a slowing economy. This could be crucial, especially if the U.S. enters into a recession in the next couple of years -- which many experts expect at this point.This year the company has done well, boosted by robust consumer spending on travel and entertainment expenses as economies bounce back from the pandemic and its impacts. Through nine months, American Express' revenue grew 28% while volume on its network is up 24%, and management for the company reaffirmed its guidance through 2023. With its premium brand, high-quality customer base, and strong payments network, American Express is a stellar Buffett stock to buy hand over fist and hold for the long haul.Buy this \"baby Berkshire\" before the market recoversMarkel is a specialty insurance company that writes policies for hard-to-place risks, including small business insurance for specific industries like farms to individual policies on bikes, classic cars, and watercraft. The company is an ideal Buffett stock that is often compared to Berkshire Hathaway because of its sizable investment portfolio.Insurance companies collect premiums upfront. Because there is a period of time between collected premiums and paying out claims, these companies can invest this cash, also known as \"float,\" however they see fit.Many insurers choose conservative investments, like U.S. Treasuries or other government bonds. While Markel has some investment in bonds, what sets it apart is one-third of its investment portfolio is in equities, including Berkshire Hathaway, Brookfield Asset Management, Alphabet, and Home Depot. It also has numerous private investments in its Markel Ventures segment, where it owns a controlling interest in companies across industries, including construction machinery, building supplies, and luxury handbags, to name a few.Markel has done a solid job of running a profitable insurance business, and its investment portfolio puts it in a position to invest at higher interest rates and buy the dip in stocks -- making this a Buffett stock you'll want to buy before the eventual market rebound.Avoid Citigroup, as it works to turn the business aroundOne Warren Buffett stock I'm avoiding is Citigroup. Citigroup's profitability has underperformed its banking peers for years. One measure of profitability in banking is the return on tangible common equity (ROTCE), which measures a bank's profitability on shareholder capital, excluding goodwill, intangible assets, and preferred equity. From 2017 to 2021, Citigroup's average ROTCE is 10.2%, lagging its average peer ratio of 13%.The bank has been the subject of regulatory scrutiny over the years, too. A couple of years ago, Citigroup was fined $400 million by regulators for \"long-standing deficiencies,\" saying the bank needed to overhaul risk management, data governance, and internal controls companywide. The fine came after the bank failed to address concerns previously identified in 2013 and 2015.Citigroup also faced critiques from the Federal Reserve and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), who identified a shortcoming in the bank's \"living will.\" Following the Great Recession, regulations required the largest banks to submit living wills on how they could wind down if an economic shock forced them into bankruptcy. Of the eight banks required to submit a living will, Citigroup was the only one found with a shortcoming.Citigroup is currently addressing those deficiencies and is working toward making the business more profitable. It is eliminating banking units worldwide, winding down in markets across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Mexico. Selling these assets eliminates less profitable units while freeing up capital for other purposes. The stock trades at a bargain at nearly half of its book value -- which is likely why Warren Buffett bought 55 million shares in the bank in the first half of this year.The cheap valuation isn't enough for me to buy the bank. Earlier this year, the bank told investors that it will look to generate an ROTCE of 11% to 12% over the next three to five years, a disappointing figure that would still put it below its large banking peers. While it is working to address regulatory deficiencies and improve its profitability, that process could take multiple years to achieve -- which is why I'm avoiding this Buffett bank stock for the time being.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"langContent":"EN"},{"id":9922424955,"gmtCreate":1671830984577,"gmtModify":1676538600104,"author":{"id":"4102135564535180","authorId":"4102135564535180","name":"Seah CL","avatar":"https://community-static.tradeup.com/news/970bca7b04e85a42a2c8eabed7ec96d0","vip":1,"crmLevel":3,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"idStr":"4102135564535180","authorIdStr":"4102135564535180"},"htmlText":"K","listText":"K","text":"K","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":1,"commentSize":0,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://ttm.financial/post/9922424955","repostId":2293656586,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2293656586","kind":"highlight","pubTimestamp":1671782523,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2293656586?lang=&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2022-12-23 16:02","market":"us","language":"en","title":"2 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist and 1 to Avoid","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2293656586","media":"Motley Fool","summary":"Berkshire Hathaway owns some excellent stocks in its portfolio, but some should be approached with caution.","content":"<html><head></head><body><p>If anyone knows how to invest across different economic cycles, it&#39;s <b>Berkshire Hathaway</b> CEO, Warren Buffett. From 1964 to 2021, Buffett has thrived across eight recessions -- delivering investors returns of over 3,600,000%. The secret to his success is simple: Invest in high-quality companies with a margin of safety and hold on to winners as long as they continue delivering results.</p><p>This year has been a challenge for investors, but it serves as an excellent reminder to buy companies that can produce regardless of the economy. Here are two stellar Buffett stocks you can buy today and one to avoid for the time being.</p><h2>Buy American Express because of its strong brand recognition</h2><p><b>American Express</b> is the fifth-largest holding for Berkshire Hathaway, which it has owned since 1993. American Express operates the third-largest credit card network in the U.S., trailing only <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/V\">Visa</a> and Mastercard. American Express makes nearly as much revenue as the two companies combined because it processes transactions as well as issues cards -- something Visa and Mastercard don&#39;t do.</p><p>What makes American Express appealing to me is the power of its luxury brand. It&#39;s done a stellar job of leveraging its brand to appeal to younger generations. In the third quarter, the company added 3.3 million new cards -- with millennials and Gen Zers making up 60% of that growth. The brand also appeals to high-income customers that likely won&#39;t be as affected by a slowing economy. This could be crucial, especially if the U.S. enters into a recession in the next couple of years -- which many experts expect at this point.</p><p>This year the company has done well, boosted by robust consumer spending on travel and entertainment expenses as economies bounce back from the pandemic and its impacts. Through nine months, American Express&#39; revenue grew 28% while volume on its network is up 24%, and management for the company reaffirmed its guidance through 2023. With its premium brand, high-quality customer base, and strong payments network, American Express is a stellar Buffett stock to buy hand over fist and hold for the long haul.</p><h2>Buy this &#34;baby Berkshire&#34; before the market recovers</h2><p><b>Markel</b> is a specialty insurance company that writes policies for hard-to-place risks, including small business insurance for specific industries like farms to individual policies on bikes, classic cars, and watercraft. The company is an ideal Buffett stock that is often compared to Berkshire Hathaway because of its sizable investment portfolio.</p><p>Insurance companies collect premiums upfront. Because there is a period of time between collected premiums and paying out claims, these companies can invest this cash, also known as &#34;float,&#34; however they see fit.</p><p>Many insurers choose conservative investments, like U.S. Treasuries or other government bonds. While Markel has some investment in bonds, what sets it apart is one-third of its investment portfolio is in equities, including <b>Berkshire Hathaway</b>, <b>Brookfield Asset Management</b>, <b>Alphabet</b>, and <b>Home Depot</b>. It also has numerous private investments in its Markel Ventures segment, where it owns a controlling interest in companies across industries, including construction machinery, building supplies, and luxury handbags, to name a few.</p><p>Markel has done a solid job of running a profitable insurance business, and its investment portfolio puts it in a position to invest at higher interest rates and buy the dip in stocks -- making this a Buffett stock you&#39;ll want to buy before the eventual market rebound.</p><h2>Avoid Citigroup, as it works to turn the business around</h2><p>One Warren Buffett stock I&#39;m avoiding is <b>Citigroup</b>. Citigroup&#39;s profitability has underperformed its banking peers for years. One measure of profitability in banking is the return on tangible common equity (ROTCE), which measures a bank&#39;s profitability on shareholder capital, excluding goodwill, intangible assets, and preferred equity. From 2017 to 2021, Citigroup&#39;s average ROTCE is 10.2%, lagging its average peer ratio of 13%.</p><p>The bank has been the subject of regulatory scrutiny over the years, too. A couple of years ago, Citigroup was fined $400 million by regulators for &#34;long-standing deficiencies,&#34; saying the bank needed to overhaul risk management, data governance, and internal controls companywide. The fine came after the bank failed to address concerns previously identified in 2013 and 2015.</p><p>Citigroup also faced critiques from the Federal Reserve and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), who identified a shortcoming in the bank&#39;s &#34;living will.&#34; Following the Great Recession, regulations required the largest banks to submit living wills on how they could wind down if an economic shock forced them into bankruptcy. Of the eight banks required to submit a living will, Citigroup was the only one found with a shortcoming.</p><p>Citigroup is currently addressing those deficiencies and is working toward making the business more profitable. It is eliminating banking units worldwide, winding down in markets across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Mexico. Selling these assets eliminates less profitable units while freeing up capital for other purposes. The stock trades at a bargain at nearly half of its book value -- which is likely why Warren Buffett bought 55 million shares in the bank in the first half of this year.</p><p>The cheap valuation isn&#39;t enough for me to buy the bank. Earlier this year, the bank told investors that it will look to generate an ROTCE of 11% to 12% over the next three to five years, a disappointing figure that would still put it below its large banking peers. While it is working to address regulatory deficiencies and improve its profitability, that process could take multiple years to achieve -- which is why I&#39;m avoiding this Buffett bank stock for the time being.</p></body></html>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>2 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist and 1 to Avoid</title>\n<style type=\"text/css\">\na,abbr,acronym,address,applet,article,aside,audio,b,big,blockquote,body,canvas,caption,center,cite,code,dd,del,details,dfn,div,dl,dt,\nem,embed,fieldset,figcaption,figure,footer,form,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,header,hgroup,html,i,iframe,img,ins,kbd,label,legend,li,mark,menu,nav,\nobject,ol,output,p,pre,q,ruby,s,samp,section,small,span,strike,strong,sub,summary,sup,table,tbody,td,tfoot,th,thead,time,tr,tt,u,ul,var,video{ font:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:baseline;border:0 }\nbody{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#999; background:transparent; }\n.wrapper{ overflow:hidden;word-break:break-all;padding:10px; }\nh1,h2{ font-weight:normal; line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:.6em; }\nh3,h4,h5,h6{ line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:1em; }\nh1{ font-size:24px; }\nh2{ font-size:20px; }\nh3{ font-size:18px; }\nh4{ font-size:16px; }\nh5{ font-size:14px; }\nh6{ font-size:12px; }\np,ul,ol,blockquote,dl,table{ margin:1.2em 0; }\nul,ol{ margin-left:2em; }\nul{ list-style:disc; }\nol{ list-style:decimal; }\nli,li p{ margin:10px 0;}\nimg{ max-width:100%;display:block;margin:0 auto 1em; }\nblockquote{ color:#B5B2B1; border-left:3px solid #aaa; padding:1em; }\nstrong,b{font-weight:bold;}\nem,i{font-style:italic;}\ntable{ width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:1px;margin:1em 0;font-size:.9em; }\nth,td{ padding:5px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #aaa; }\nth{ font-weight:bold;background:#5d5d5d; }\n.symbol-link{font-weight:bold;}\n/* header{ border-bottom:1px solid #494756; } */\n.title{ margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.3;color:#ddd; }\n.meta {color:#5e5c6d;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 .5em; }\na{text-decoration:none; color:#2a4b87;}\n.meta .head { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden}\n.head .h-thumb { width: 30px; height: 30px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%; float: left;}\n.head .h-content { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 9px; float: left;}\n.head .h-name {font-size: 13px; color: #eee; margin: 0;}\n.head .h-time {font-size: 11px; color: #7E829C; margin: 0;line-height: 11px;}\n.small {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.9); -webkit-transform: scale(0.9); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.smaller {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.8); -webkit-transform: scale(0.8); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.bt-text {font-size: 12px;margin: 1.5em 0 0 0}\n.bt-text p {margin: 0}\n</style>\n</head>\n<body>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<header>\n<h2 class=\"title\">\n2 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist and 1 to Avoid\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2022-12-23 16:02 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2022/12/22/2-warren-buffett-stocks-to-buy-hand-over-fist-and/><strong>Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>If anyone knows how to invest across different economic cycles, it's Berkshire Hathaway CEO, Warren Buffett. From 1964 to 2021, Buffett has thrived across eight recessions -- delivering investors ...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2022/12/22/2-warren-buffett-stocks-to-buy-hand-over-fist-and/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"LU1914381329.SGD":"Allianz Best Styles Global Equity Cl ET Acc H2-SGD","MKL":"Markel Corp","BK4559":"巴菲特持仓","LU0234572021.USD":"高盛美国核心股票组合Acc","BK4166":"消费信贷","BK4550":"红杉资本持仓","LU0251142724.SGD":"Fidelity America A-SGD","LU1363072403.SGD":"Fidelity Global Financial Services A-ACC-SGD","LU1861217088.USD":"贝莱德金融科技A2","AXP":"美国运通","LU0011850046.USD":"贝莱德全球长线股票 A2 USD","LU1861220207.SGD":"Blackrock FinTech A2 SGD-H","IE00BWXC8680.SGD":"PINEBRIDGE US LARGE CAP RESEARCH ENHANCED \"A5\" (SGD) ACC","LU0130102774.USD":"Natixis Harris Associates US Equity RA USD","BK4581":"高盛持仓","IE00B1BXHZ80.USD":"Legg Mason ClearBridge - US Appreciation A Acc USD","LU0648001328.SGD":"Natixis Harris Associates US Equity RA SGD","LU0971096721.USD":"富达环球金融服务 A","LU0149725797.USD":"汇丰美国股市经济规模基金","LU1074936037.SGD":"JPMorgan Funds - US Value A (acc) SGD","LU1201861249.SGD":"Natixis Harris Associates US Equity PA SGD-H","LU0256863811.USD":"ALLIANZ US EQUITY \"A\" INC","C":"花旗","BK4176":"多领域控股","LU0742534661.SGD":"Fidelity America A-SGD (hedged)","LU0980610538.SGD":"Natixis Harris Associates US Equity RA SGD-H","IE00B775SV38.USD":"NEUBERGER BERMAN US MULTICAP OPPORTUNITIES \"A\" (USD) ACC","LU0234570918.USD":"高盛全球核心股票组合Acc Close","IE00B3S45H60.SGD":"Neuberger Berman US Multicap Opportunities A Acc SGD-H","LU0417517546.SGD":"Allianz US Equity Cl AT Acc SGD","LU0053666078.USD":"摩根大通基金-美国股票A（离岸）美元","BK4585":"ETF&股票定投概念","BK4534":"瑞士信贷持仓","BK4533":"AQR资本管理(全球第二大对冲基金)","LU0266013472.USD":"AXA WF - Framlington Longevity Economy A Cap USD","LU0640476718.USD":"THREADNEEDLE (LUX) US CONTRARIAN CORE EQ \"AU\" (USD) ACC","IE00B1XK9C88.USD":"PINEBRIDGE US LARGE CAP RESEARCH ENHANCED \"A\" (USD) ACC","LU1280957306.USD":"THREADNEEDLE (LUX) US CONTRARIAN CORE EQUITIES \"AUP\" (USD) INC"},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2022/12/22/2-warren-buffett-stocks-to-buy-hand-over-fist-and/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2293656586","content_text":"If anyone knows how to invest across different economic cycles, it's Berkshire Hathaway CEO, Warren Buffett. From 1964 to 2021, Buffett has thrived across eight recessions -- delivering investors returns of over 3,600,000%. The secret to his success is simple: Invest in high-quality companies with a margin of safety and hold on to winners as long as they continue delivering results.This year has been a challenge for investors, but it serves as an excellent reminder to buy companies that can produce regardless of the economy. Here are two stellar Buffett stocks you can buy today and one to avoid for the time being.Buy American Express because of its strong brand recognitionAmerican Express is the fifth-largest holding for Berkshire Hathaway, which it has owned since 1993. American Express operates the third-largest credit card network in the U.S., trailing only Visa and Mastercard. American Express makes nearly as much revenue as the two companies combined because it processes transactions as well as issues cards -- something Visa and Mastercard don't do.What makes American Express appealing to me is the power of its luxury brand. It's done a stellar job of leveraging its brand to appeal to younger generations. In the third quarter, the company added 3.3 million new cards -- with millennials and Gen Zers making up 60% of that growth. The brand also appeals to high-income customers that likely won't be as affected by a slowing economy. This could be crucial, especially if the U.S. enters into a recession in the next couple of years -- which many experts expect at this point.This year the company has done well, boosted by robust consumer spending on travel and entertainment expenses as economies bounce back from the pandemic and its impacts. Through nine months, American Express' revenue grew 28% while volume on its network is up 24%, and management for the company reaffirmed its guidance through 2023. With its premium brand, high-quality customer base, and strong payments network, American Express is a stellar Buffett stock to buy hand over fist and hold for the long haul.Buy this \"baby Berkshire\" before the market recoversMarkel is a specialty insurance company that writes policies for hard-to-place risks, including small business insurance for specific industries like farms to individual policies on bikes, classic cars, and watercraft. The company is an ideal Buffett stock that is often compared to Berkshire Hathaway because of its sizable investment portfolio.Insurance companies collect premiums upfront. Because there is a period of time between collected premiums and paying out claims, these companies can invest this cash, also known as \"float,\" however they see fit.Many insurers choose conservative investments, like U.S. Treasuries or other government bonds. While Markel has some investment in bonds, what sets it apart is one-third of its investment portfolio is in equities, including Berkshire Hathaway, Brookfield Asset Management, Alphabet, and Home Depot. It also has numerous private investments in its Markel Ventures segment, where it owns a controlling interest in companies across industries, including construction machinery, building supplies, and luxury handbags, to name a few.Markel has done a solid job of running a profitable insurance business, and its investment portfolio puts it in a position to invest at higher interest rates and buy the dip in stocks -- making this a Buffett stock you'll want to buy before the eventual market rebound.Avoid Citigroup, as it works to turn the business aroundOne Warren Buffett stock I'm avoiding is Citigroup. Citigroup's profitability has underperformed its banking peers for years. One measure of profitability in banking is the return on tangible common equity (ROTCE), which measures a bank's profitability on shareholder capital, excluding goodwill, intangible assets, and preferred equity. From 2017 to 2021, Citigroup's average ROTCE is 10.2%, lagging its average peer ratio of 13%.The bank has been the subject of regulatory scrutiny over the years, too. A couple of years ago, Citigroup was fined $400 million by regulators for \"long-standing deficiencies,\" saying the bank needed to overhaul risk management, data governance, and internal controls companywide. The fine came after the bank failed to address concerns previously identified in 2013 and 2015.Citigroup also faced critiques from the Federal Reserve and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), who identified a shortcoming in the bank's \"living will.\" Following the Great Recession, regulations required the largest banks to submit living wills on how they could wind down if an economic shock forced them into bankruptcy. Of the eight banks required to submit a living will, Citigroup was the only one found with a shortcoming.Citigroup is currently addressing those deficiencies and is working toward making the business more profitable. It is eliminating banking units worldwide, winding down in markets across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Mexico. Selling these assets eliminates less profitable units while freeing up capital for other purposes. The stock trades at a bargain at nearly half of its book value -- which is likely why Warren Buffett bought 55 million shares in the bank in the first half of this year.The cheap valuation isn't enough for me to buy the bank. Earlier this year, the bank told investors that it will look to generate an ROTCE of 11% to 12% over the next three to five years, a disappointing figure that would still put it below its large banking peers. While it is working to address regulatory deficiencies and improve its profitability, that process could take multiple years to achieve -- which is why I'm avoiding this Buffett bank stock for the time being.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"langContent":"EN"},{"id":9922579319,"gmtCreate":1671809900532,"gmtModify":1676538597657,"author":{"id":"3585476489553693","authorId":"3585476489553693","name":"Will101","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/0642b9beaee6b15c17a213aafa7b9791","vip":1,"crmLevel":5,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"idStr":"3585476489553693","authorIdStr":"3585476489553693"},"htmlText":"Ok","listText":"Ok","text":"Ok","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":4,"commentSize":2,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://ttm.financial/post/9922579319","repostId":2293656586,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2293656586","kind":"highlight","pubTimestamp":1671782523,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2293656586?lang=&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2022-12-23 16:02","market":"us","language":"en","title":"2 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist and 1 to Avoid","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2293656586","media":"Motley Fool","summary":"Berkshire Hathaway owns some excellent stocks in its portfolio, but some should be approached with caution.","content":"<html><head></head><body><p>If anyone knows how to invest across different economic cycles, it&#39;s <b>Berkshire Hathaway</b> CEO, Warren Buffett. From 1964 to 2021, Buffett has thrived across eight recessions -- delivering investors returns of over 3,600,000%. The secret to his success is simple: Invest in high-quality companies with a margin of safety and hold on to winners as long as they continue delivering results.</p><p>This year has been a challenge for investors, but it serves as an excellent reminder to buy companies that can produce regardless of the economy. Here are two stellar Buffett stocks you can buy today and one to avoid for the time being.</p><h2>Buy American Express because of its strong brand recognition</h2><p><b>American Express</b> is the fifth-largest holding for Berkshire Hathaway, which it has owned since 1993. American Express operates the third-largest credit card network in the U.S., trailing only <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/V\">Visa</a> and Mastercard. American Express makes nearly as much revenue as the two companies combined because it processes transactions as well as issues cards -- something Visa and Mastercard don&#39;t do.</p><p>What makes American Express appealing to me is the power of its luxury brand. It&#39;s done a stellar job of leveraging its brand to appeal to younger generations. In the third quarter, the company added 3.3 million new cards -- with millennials and Gen Zers making up 60% of that growth. The brand also appeals to high-income customers that likely won&#39;t be as affected by a slowing economy. This could be crucial, especially if the U.S. enters into a recession in the next couple of years -- which many experts expect at this point.</p><p>This year the company has done well, boosted by robust consumer spending on travel and entertainment expenses as economies bounce back from the pandemic and its impacts. Through nine months, American Express&#39; revenue grew 28% while volume on its network is up 24%, and management for the company reaffirmed its guidance through 2023. With its premium brand, high-quality customer base, and strong payments network, American Express is a stellar Buffett stock to buy hand over fist and hold for the long haul.</p><h2>Buy this &#34;baby Berkshire&#34; before the market recovers</h2><p><b>Markel</b> is a specialty insurance company that writes policies for hard-to-place risks, including small business insurance for specific industries like farms to individual policies on bikes, classic cars, and watercraft. The company is an ideal Buffett stock that is often compared to Berkshire Hathaway because of its sizable investment portfolio.</p><p>Insurance companies collect premiums upfront. Because there is a period of time between collected premiums and paying out claims, these companies can invest this cash, also known as &#34;float,&#34; however they see fit.</p><p>Many insurers choose conservative investments, like U.S. Treasuries or other government bonds. While Markel has some investment in bonds, what sets it apart is one-third of its investment portfolio is in equities, including <b>Berkshire Hathaway</b>, <b>Brookfield Asset Management</b>, <b>Alphabet</b>, and <b>Home Depot</b>. It also has numerous private investments in its Markel Ventures segment, where it owns a controlling interest in companies across industries, including construction machinery, building supplies, and luxury handbags, to name a few.</p><p>Markel has done a solid job of running a profitable insurance business, and its investment portfolio puts it in a position to invest at higher interest rates and buy the dip in stocks -- making this a Buffett stock you&#39;ll want to buy before the eventual market rebound.</p><h2>Avoid Citigroup, as it works to turn the business around</h2><p>One Warren Buffett stock I&#39;m avoiding is <b>Citigroup</b>. Citigroup&#39;s profitability has underperformed its banking peers for years. One measure of profitability in banking is the return on tangible common equity (ROTCE), which measures a bank&#39;s profitability on shareholder capital, excluding goodwill, intangible assets, and preferred equity. From 2017 to 2021, Citigroup&#39;s average ROTCE is 10.2%, lagging its average peer ratio of 13%.</p><p>The bank has been the subject of regulatory scrutiny over the years, too. A couple of years ago, Citigroup was fined $400 million by regulators for &#34;long-standing deficiencies,&#34; saying the bank needed to overhaul risk management, data governance, and internal controls companywide. The fine came after the bank failed to address concerns previously identified in 2013 and 2015.</p><p>Citigroup also faced critiques from the Federal Reserve and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), who identified a shortcoming in the bank&#39;s &#34;living will.&#34; Following the Great Recession, regulations required the largest banks to submit living wills on how they could wind down if an economic shock forced them into bankruptcy. Of the eight banks required to submit a living will, Citigroup was the only one found with a shortcoming.</p><p>Citigroup is currently addressing those deficiencies and is working toward making the business more profitable. It is eliminating banking units worldwide, winding down in markets across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Mexico. Selling these assets eliminates less profitable units while freeing up capital for other purposes. The stock trades at a bargain at nearly half of its book value -- which is likely why Warren Buffett bought 55 million shares in the bank in the first half of this year.</p><p>The cheap valuation isn&#39;t enough for me to buy the bank. Earlier this year, the bank told investors that it will look to generate an ROTCE of 11% to 12% over the next three to five years, a disappointing figure that would still put it below its large banking peers. While it is working to address regulatory deficiencies and improve its profitability, that process could take multiple years to achieve -- which is why I&#39;m avoiding this Buffett bank stock for the time being.</p></body></html>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>2 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist and 1 to Avoid</title>\n<style type=\"text/css\">\na,abbr,acronym,address,applet,article,aside,audio,b,big,blockquote,body,canvas,caption,center,cite,code,dd,del,details,dfn,div,dl,dt,\nem,embed,fieldset,figcaption,figure,footer,form,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,header,hgroup,html,i,iframe,img,ins,kbd,label,legend,li,mark,menu,nav,\nobject,ol,output,p,pre,q,ruby,s,samp,section,small,span,strike,strong,sub,summary,sup,table,tbody,td,tfoot,th,thead,time,tr,tt,u,ul,var,video{ font:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:baseline;border:0 }\nbody{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#999; background:transparent; }\n.wrapper{ overflow:hidden;word-break:break-all;padding:10px; }\nh1,h2{ font-weight:normal; line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:.6em; }\nh3,h4,h5,h6{ line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:1em; }\nh1{ font-size:24px; }\nh2{ font-size:20px; }\nh3{ font-size:18px; }\nh4{ font-size:16px; }\nh5{ font-size:14px; }\nh6{ font-size:12px; }\np,ul,ol,blockquote,dl,table{ margin:1.2em 0; }\nul,ol{ margin-left:2em; }\nul{ list-style:disc; }\nol{ list-style:decimal; }\nli,li p{ margin:10px 0;}\nimg{ max-width:100%;display:block;margin:0 auto 1em; }\nblockquote{ color:#B5B2B1; border-left:3px solid #aaa; padding:1em; }\nstrong,b{font-weight:bold;}\nem,i{font-style:italic;}\ntable{ width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:1px;margin:1em 0;font-size:.9em; }\nth,td{ padding:5px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #aaa; }\nth{ font-weight:bold;background:#5d5d5d; }\n.symbol-link{font-weight:bold;}\n/* header{ border-bottom:1px solid #494756; } */\n.title{ margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.3;color:#ddd; }\n.meta {color:#5e5c6d;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 .5em; }\na{text-decoration:none; color:#2a4b87;}\n.meta .head { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden}\n.head .h-thumb { width: 30px; height: 30px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%; float: left;}\n.head .h-content { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 9px; float: left;}\n.head .h-name {font-size: 13px; color: #eee; margin: 0;}\n.head .h-time {font-size: 11px; color: #7E829C; margin: 0;line-height: 11px;}\n.small {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.9); -webkit-transform: scale(0.9); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.smaller {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.8); -webkit-transform: scale(0.8); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.bt-text {font-size: 12px;margin: 1.5em 0 0 0}\n.bt-text p {margin: 0}\n</style>\n</head>\n<body>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<header>\n<h2 class=\"title\">\n2 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist and 1 to Avoid\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2022-12-23 16:02 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2022/12/22/2-warren-buffett-stocks-to-buy-hand-over-fist-and/><strong>Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>If anyone knows how to invest across different economic cycles, it's Berkshire Hathaway CEO, Warren Buffett. From 1964 to 2021, Buffett has thrived across eight recessions -- delivering investors ...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2022/12/22/2-warren-buffett-stocks-to-buy-hand-over-fist-and/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"LU1914381329.SGD":"Allianz Best Styles Global Equity Cl ET Acc H2-SGD","MKL":"Markel Corp","BK4559":"巴菲特持仓","LU0234572021.USD":"高盛美国核心股票组合Acc","BK4166":"消费信贷","BK4550":"红杉资本持仓","LU0251142724.SGD":"Fidelity America A-SGD","LU1363072403.SGD":"Fidelity Global Financial Services A-ACC-SGD","LU1861217088.USD":"贝莱德金融科技A2","AXP":"美国运通","LU0011850046.USD":"贝莱德全球长线股票 A2 USD","LU1861220207.SGD":"Blackrock FinTech A2 SGD-H","IE00BWXC8680.SGD":"PINEBRIDGE US LARGE CAP RESEARCH ENHANCED \"A5\" (SGD) ACC","LU0130102774.USD":"Natixis Harris Associates US Equity RA USD","BK4581":"高盛持仓","IE00B1BXHZ80.USD":"Legg Mason ClearBridge - US Appreciation A Acc USD","LU0648001328.SGD":"Natixis Harris Associates US Equity RA SGD","LU0971096721.USD":"富达环球金融服务 A","LU0149725797.USD":"汇丰美国股市经济规模基金","LU1074936037.SGD":"JPMorgan Funds - US Value A (acc) SGD","LU1201861249.SGD":"Natixis Harris Associates US Equity PA SGD-H","LU0256863811.USD":"ALLIANZ US EQUITY \"A\" INC","C":"花旗","BK4176":"多领域控股","LU0742534661.SGD":"Fidelity America A-SGD (hedged)","LU0980610538.SGD":"Natixis Harris Associates US Equity RA SGD-H","IE00B775SV38.USD":"NEUBERGER BERMAN US MULTICAP OPPORTUNITIES \"A\" (USD) ACC","LU0234570918.USD":"高盛全球核心股票组合Acc Close","IE00B3S45H60.SGD":"Neuberger Berman US Multicap Opportunities A Acc SGD-H","LU0417517546.SGD":"Allianz US Equity Cl AT Acc SGD","LU0053666078.USD":"摩根大通基金-美国股票A（离岸）美元","BK4585":"ETF&股票定投概念","BK4534":"瑞士信贷持仓","BK4533":"AQR资本管理(全球第二大对冲基金)","LU0266013472.USD":"AXA WF - Framlington Longevity Economy A Cap USD","LU0640476718.USD":"THREADNEEDLE (LUX) US CONTRARIAN CORE EQ \"AU\" (USD) ACC","IE00B1XK9C88.USD":"PINEBRIDGE US LARGE CAP RESEARCH ENHANCED \"A\" (USD) ACC","LU1280957306.USD":"THREADNEEDLE (LUX) US CONTRARIAN CORE EQUITIES \"AUP\" (USD) INC"},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2022/12/22/2-warren-buffett-stocks-to-buy-hand-over-fist-and/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2293656586","content_text":"If anyone knows how to invest across different economic cycles, it's Berkshire Hathaway CEO, Warren Buffett. From 1964 to 2021, Buffett has thrived across eight recessions -- delivering investors returns of over 3,600,000%. The secret to his success is simple: Invest in high-quality companies with a margin of safety and hold on to winners as long as they continue delivering results.This year has been a challenge for investors, but it serves as an excellent reminder to buy companies that can produce regardless of the economy. Here are two stellar Buffett stocks you can buy today and one to avoid for the time being.Buy American Express because of its strong brand recognitionAmerican Express is the fifth-largest holding for Berkshire Hathaway, which it has owned since 1993. American Express operates the third-largest credit card network in the U.S., trailing only Visa and Mastercard. American Express makes nearly as much revenue as the two companies combined because it processes transactions as well as issues cards -- something Visa and Mastercard don't do.What makes American Express appealing to me is the power of its luxury brand. It's done a stellar job of leveraging its brand to appeal to younger generations. In the third quarter, the company added 3.3 million new cards -- with millennials and Gen Zers making up 60% of that growth. The brand also appeals to high-income customers that likely won't be as affected by a slowing economy. This could be crucial, especially if the U.S. enters into a recession in the next couple of years -- which many experts expect at this point.This year the company has done well, boosted by robust consumer spending on travel and entertainment expenses as economies bounce back from the pandemic and its impacts. Through nine months, American Express' revenue grew 28% while volume on its network is up 24%, and management for the company reaffirmed its guidance through 2023. With its premium brand, high-quality customer base, and strong payments network, American Express is a stellar Buffett stock to buy hand over fist and hold for the long haul.Buy this \"baby Berkshire\" before the market recoversMarkel is a specialty insurance company that writes policies for hard-to-place risks, including small business insurance for specific industries like farms to individual policies on bikes, classic cars, and watercraft. The company is an ideal Buffett stock that is often compared to Berkshire Hathaway because of its sizable investment portfolio.Insurance companies collect premiums upfront. Because there is a period of time between collected premiums and paying out claims, these companies can invest this cash, also known as \"float,\" however they see fit.Many insurers choose conservative investments, like U.S. Treasuries or other government bonds. While Markel has some investment in bonds, what sets it apart is one-third of its investment portfolio is in equities, including Berkshire Hathaway, Brookfield Asset Management, Alphabet, and Home Depot. It also has numerous private investments in its Markel Ventures segment, where it owns a controlling interest in companies across industries, including construction machinery, building supplies, and luxury handbags, to name a few.Markel has done a solid job of running a profitable insurance business, and its investment portfolio puts it in a position to invest at higher interest rates and buy the dip in stocks -- making this a Buffett stock you'll want to buy before the eventual market rebound.Avoid Citigroup, as it works to turn the business aroundOne Warren Buffett stock I'm avoiding is Citigroup. Citigroup's profitability has underperformed its banking peers for years. One measure of profitability in banking is the return on tangible common equity (ROTCE), which measures a bank's profitability on shareholder capital, excluding goodwill, intangible assets, and preferred equity. From 2017 to 2021, Citigroup's average ROTCE is 10.2%, lagging its average peer ratio of 13%.The bank has been the subject of regulatory scrutiny over the years, too. A couple of years ago, Citigroup was fined $400 million by regulators for \"long-standing deficiencies,\" saying the bank needed to overhaul risk management, data governance, and internal controls companywide. The fine came after the bank failed to address concerns previously identified in 2013 and 2015.Citigroup also faced critiques from the Federal Reserve and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), who identified a shortcoming in the bank's \"living will.\" Following the Great Recession, regulations required the largest banks to submit living wills on how they could wind down if an economic shock forced them into bankruptcy. Of the eight banks required to submit a living will, Citigroup was the only one found with a shortcoming.Citigroup is currently addressing those deficiencies and is working toward making the business more profitable. It is eliminating banking units worldwide, winding down in markets across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Mexico. Selling these assets eliminates less profitable units while freeing up capital for other purposes. The stock trades at a bargain at nearly half of its book value -- which is likely why Warren Buffett bought 55 million shares in the bank in the first half of this year.The cheap valuation isn't enough for me to buy the bank. Earlier this year, the bank told investors that it will look to generate an ROTCE of 11% to 12% over the next three to five years, a disappointing figure that would still put it below its large banking peers. While it is working to address regulatory deficiencies and improve its profitability, that process could take multiple years to achieve -- which is why I'm avoiding this Buffett bank stock for the time being.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"comments":[{"id":105318644,"gmtCreate":1671832171622,"gmtModify":1671832184456,"authorId":3582021616632458,"author":{"id":3582021616632458,"idStr":"3582021616632458","authorId":3582021616632458,"name":"Xue91","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/4d9f9012cc2ef597a6ee7470e2cfb3e1","vip":1,"crmLevel":2,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"individualDisplayBadges":[]},"repliedAuthorId":0,"objectId":9922579319,"type":1,"supId":0,"prevId":0,"content":"<span class=\"s1\">Vbjj</span>","text":"<span class=\"s1\">Vbjj</span>","html":"<span class=\"s1\">Vbjj</span>"},{"id":105317338,"gmtCreate":1671809910190,"gmtModify":1671809923751,"authorId":3585476489553693,"author":{"id":3585476489553693,"idStr":"3585476489553693","authorId":3585476489553693,"name":"Will101","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/0642b9beaee6b15c17a213aafa7b9791","vip":1,"crmLevel":5,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"individualDisplayBadges":[]},"repliedAuthorId":0,"objectId":9922579319,"type":1,"supId":0,"prevId":0,"content":"<span class=\"s1\">Ok</span>","text":"<span class=\"s1\">Ok</span>","html":"<span class=\"s1\">Ok</span>"}],"langContent":"EN"},{"id":9922546955,"gmtCreate":1671809268777,"gmtModify":1676538597481,"author":{"id":"4101519928373730","authorId":"4101519928373730","name":"HAN8","avatar":"https://community-static.tradeup.com/news/f03651132a03205c38c32fafbfb71da4","vip":1,"crmLevel":5,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"idStr":"4101519928373730","authorIdStr":"4101519928373730"},"htmlText":"Thank you&nbsp;","listText":"Thank you&nbsp;","text":"Thank you","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":2,"commentSize":0,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://ttm.financial/post/9922546955","repostId":2293656586,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2293656586","kind":"highlight","pubTimestamp":1671782523,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2293656586?lang=&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2022-12-23 16:02","market":"us","language":"en","title":"2 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist and 1 to Avoid","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2293656586","media":"Motley Fool","summary":"Berkshire Hathaway owns some excellent stocks in its portfolio, but some should be approached with caution.","content":"<html><head></head><body><p>If anyone knows how to invest across different economic cycles, it&#39;s <b>Berkshire Hathaway</b> CEO, Warren Buffett. From 1964 to 2021, Buffett has thrived across eight recessions -- delivering investors returns of over 3,600,000%. The secret to his success is simple: Invest in high-quality companies with a margin of safety and hold on to winners as long as they continue delivering results.</p><p>This year has been a challenge for investors, but it serves as an excellent reminder to buy companies that can produce regardless of the economy. Here are two stellar Buffett stocks you can buy today and one to avoid for the time being.</p><h2>Buy American Express because of its strong brand recognition</h2><p><b>American Express</b> is the fifth-largest holding for Berkshire Hathaway, which it has owned since 1993. American Express operates the third-largest credit card network in the U.S., trailing only <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/V\">Visa</a> and Mastercard. American Express makes nearly as much revenue as the two companies combined because it processes transactions as well as issues cards -- something Visa and Mastercard don&#39;t do.</p><p>What makes American Express appealing to me is the power of its luxury brand. It&#39;s done a stellar job of leveraging its brand to appeal to younger generations. In the third quarter, the company added 3.3 million new cards -- with millennials and Gen Zers making up 60% of that growth. The brand also appeals to high-income customers that likely won&#39;t be as affected by a slowing economy. This could be crucial, especially if the U.S. enters into a recession in the next couple of years -- which many experts expect at this point.</p><p>This year the company has done well, boosted by robust consumer spending on travel and entertainment expenses as economies bounce back from the pandemic and its impacts. Through nine months, American Express&#39; revenue grew 28% while volume on its network is up 24%, and management for the company reaffirmed its guidance through 2023. With its premium brand, high-quality customer base, and strong payments network, American Express is a stellar Buffett stock to buy hand over fist and hold for the long haul.</p><h2>Buy this &#34;baby Berkshire&#34; before the market recovers</h2><p><b>Markel</b> is a specialty insurance company that writes policies for hard-to-place risks, including small business insurance for specific industries like farms to individual policies on bikes, classic cars, and watercraft. The company is an ideal Buffett stock that is often compared to Berkshire Hathaway because of its sizable investment portfolio.</p><p>Insurance companies collect premiums upfront. Because there is a period of time between collected premiums and paying out claims, these companies can invest this cash, also known as &#34;float,&#34; however they see fit.</p><p>Many insurers choose conservative investments, like U.S. Treasuries or other government bonds. While Markel has some investment in bonds, what sets it apart is one-third of its investment portfolio is in equities, including <b>Berkshire Hathaway</b>, <b>Brookfield Asset Management</b>, <b>Alphabet</b>, and <b>Home Depot</b>. It also has numerous private investments in its Markel Ventures segment, where it owns a controlling interest in companies across industries, including construction machinery, building supplies, and luxury handbags, to name a few.</p><p>Markel has done a solid job of running a profitable insurance business, and its investment portfolio puts it in a position to invest at higher interest rates and buy the dip in stocks -- making this a Buffett stock you&#39;ll want to buy before the eventual market rebound.</p><h2>Avoid Citigroup, as it works to turn the business around</h2><p>One Warren Buffett stock I&#39;m avoiding is <b>Citigroup</b>. Citigroup&#39;s profitability has underperformed its banking peers for years. One measure of profitability in banking is the return on tangible common equity (ROTCE), which measures a bank&#39;s profitability on shareholder capital, excluding goodwill, intangible assets, and preferred equity. From 2017 to 2021, Citigroup&#39;s average ROTCE is 10.2%, lagging its average peer ratio of 13%.</p><p>The bank has been the subject of regulatory scrutiny over the years, too. A couple of years ago, Citigroup was fined $400 million by regulators for &#34;long-standing deficiencies,&#34; saying the bank needed to overhaul risk management, data governance, and internal controls companywide. The fine came after the bank failed to address concerns previously identified in 2013 and 2015.</p><p>Citigroup also faced critiques from the Federal Reserve and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), who identified a shortcoming in the bank&#39;s &#34;living will.&#34; Following the Great Recession, regulations required the largest banks to submit living wills on how they could wind down if an economic shock forced them into bankruptcy. Of the eight banks required to submit a living will, Citigroup was the only one found with a shortcoming.</p><p>Citigroup is currently addressing those deficiencies and is working toward making the business more profitable. It is eliminating banking units worldwide, winding down in markets across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Mexico. Selling these assets eliminates less profitable units while freeing up capital for other purposes. The stock trades at a bargain at nearly half of its book value -- which is likely why Warren Buffett bought 55 million shares in the bank in the first half of this year.</p><p>The cheap valuation isn&#39;t enough for me to buy the bank. Earlier this year, the bank told investors that it will look to generate an ROTCE of 11% to 12% over the next three to five years, a disappointing figure that would still put it below its large banking peers. While it is working to address regulatory deficiencies and improve its profitability, that process could take multiple years to achieve -- which is why I&#39;m avoiding this Buffett bank stock for the time being.</p></body></html>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>2 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist and 1 to Avoid</title>\n<style type=\"text/css\">\na,abbr,acronym,address,applet,article,aside,audio,b,big,blockquote,body,canvas,caption,center,cite,code,dd,del,details,dfn,div,dl,dt,\nem,embed,fieldset,figcaption,figure,footer,form,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,header,hgroup,html,i,iframe,img,ins,kbd,label,legend,li,mark,menu,nav,\nobject,ol,output,p,pre,q,ruby,s,samp,section,small,span,strike,strong,sub,summary,sup,table,tbody,td,tfoot,th,thead,time,tr,tt,u,ul,var,video{ font:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:baseline;border:0 }\nbody{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#999; background:transparent; }\n.wrapper{ overflow:hidden;word-break:break-all;padding:10px; }\nh1,h2{ font-weight:normal; line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:.6em; }\nh3,h4,h5,h6{ line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:1em; }\nh1{ font-size:24px; }\nh2{ font-size:20px; }\nh3{ font-size:18px; }\nh4{ font-size:16px; }\nh5{ font-size:14px; }\nh6{ font-size:12px; }\np,ul,ol,blockquote,dl,table{ margin:1.2em 0; }\nul,ol{ margin-left:2em; }\nul{ list-style:disc; }\nol{ list-style:decimal; }\nli,li p{ margin:10px 0;}\nimg{ max-width:100%;display:block;margin:0 auto 1em; }\nblockquote{ color:#B5B2B1; border-left:3px solid #aaa; padding:1em; }\nstrong,b{font-weight:bold;}\nem,i{font-style:italic;}\ntable{ width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:1px;margin:1em 0;font-size:.9em; }\nth,td{ padding:5px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #aaa; }\nth{ font-weight:bold;background:#5d5d5d; }\n.symbol-link{font-weight:bold;}\n/* header{ border-bottom:1px solid #494756; } */\n.title{ margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.3;color:#ddd; }\n.meta {color:#5e5c6d;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 .5em; }\na{text-decoration:none; color:#2a4b87;}\n.meta .head { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden}\n.head .h-thumb { width: 30px; height: 30px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%; float: left;}\n.head .h-content { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 9px; float: left;}\n.head .h-name {font-size: 13px; color: #eee; margin: 0;}\n.head .h-time {font-size: 11px; color: #7E829C; margin: 0;line-height: 11px;}\n.small {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.9); -webkit-transform: scale(0.9); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.smaller {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.8); -webkit-transform: scale(0.8); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.bt-text {font-size: 12px;margin: 1.5em 0 0 0}\n.bt-text p {margin: 0}\n</style>\n</head>\n<body>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<header>\n<h2 class=\"title\">\n2 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist and 1 to Avoid\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2022-12-23 16:02 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2022/12/22/2-warren-buffett-stocks-to-buy-hand-over-fist-and/><strong>Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>If anyone knows how to invest across different economic cycles, it's Berkshire Hathaway CEO, Warren Buffett. From 1964 to 2021, Buffett has thrived across eight recessions -- delivering investors ...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2022/12/22/2-warren-buffett-stocks-to-buy-hand-over-fist-and/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"LU1914381329.SGD":"Allianz Best Styles Global Equity Cl ET Acc H2-SGD","MKL":"Markel Corp","BK4559":"巴菲特持仓","LU0234572021.USD":"高盛美国核心股票组合Acc","BK4166":"消费信贷","BK4550":"红杉资本持仓","LU0251142724.SGD":"Fidelity America A-SGD","LU1363072403.SGD":"Fidelity Global Financial Services A-ACC-SGD","LU1861217088.USD":"贝莱德金融科技A2","AXP":"美国运通","LU0011850046.USD":"贝莱德全球长线股票 A2 USD","LU1861220207.SGD":"Blackrock FinTech A2 SGD-H","IE00BWXC8680.SGD":"PINEBRIDGE US LARGE CAP RESEARCH ENHANCED \"A5\" (SGD) ACC","LU0130102774.USD":"Natixis Harris Associates US Equity RA USD","BK4581":"高盛持仓","IE00B1BXHZ80.USD":"Legg Mason ClearBridge - US Appreciation A Acc USD","LU0648001328.SGD":"Natixis Harris Associates US Equity RA SGD","LU0971096721.USD":"富达环球金融服务 A","LU0149725797.USD":"汇丰美国股市经济规模基金","LU1074936037.SGD":"JPMorgan Funds - US Value A (acc) SGD","LU1201861249.SGD":"Natixis Harris Associates US Equity PA SGD-H","LU0256863811.USD":"ALLIANZ US EQUITY \"A\" INC","C":"花旗","BK4176":"多领域控股","LU0742534661.SGD":"Fidelity America A-SGD (hedged)","LU0980610538.SGD":"Natixis Harris Associates US Equity RA SGD-H","IE00B775SV38.USD":"NEUBERGER BERMAN US MULTICAP OPPORTUNITIES \"A\" (USD) ACC","LU0234570918.USD":"高盛全球核心股票组合Acc Close","IE00B3S45H60.SGD":"Neuberger Berman US Multicap Opportunities A Acc SGD-H","LU0417517546.SGD":"Allianz US Equity Cl AT Acc SGD","LU0053666078.USD":"摩根大通基金-美国股票A（离岸）美元","BK4585":"ETF&股票定投概念","BK4534":"瑞士信贷持仓","BK4533":"AQR资本管理(全球第二大对冲基金)","LU0266013472.USD":"AXA WF - Framlington Longevity Economy A Cap USD","LU0640476718.USD":"THREADNEEDLE (LUX) US CONTRARIAN CORE EQ \"AU\" (USD) ACC","IE00B1XK9C88.USD":"PINEBRIDGE US LARGE CAP RESEARCH ENHANCED \"A\" (USD) ACC","LU1280957306.USD":"THREADNEEDLE (LUX) US CONTRARIAN CORE EQUITIES \"AUP\" (USD) INC"},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2022/12/22/2-warren-buffett-stocks-to-buy-hand-over-fist-and/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2293656586","content_text":"If anyone knows how to invest across different economic cycles, it's Berkshire Hathaway CEO, Warren Buffett. From 1964 to 2021, Buffett has thrived across eight recessions -- delivering investors returns of over 3,600,000%. The secret to his success is simple: Invest in high-quality companies with a margin of safety and hold on to winners as long as they continue delivering results.This year has been a challenge for investors, but it serves as an excellent reminder to buy companies that can produce regardless of the economy. Here are two stellar Buffett stocks you can buy today and one to avoid for the time being.Buy American Express because of its strong brand recognitionAmerican Express is the fifth-largest holding for Berkshire Hathaway, which it has owned since 1993. American Express operates the third-largest credit card network in the U.S., trailing only Visa and Mastercard. American Express makes nearly as much revenue as the two companies combined because it processes transactions as well as issues cards -- something Visa and Mastercard don't do.What makes American Express appealing to me is the power of its luxury brand. It's done a stellar job of leveraging its brand to appeal to younger generations. In the third quarter, the company added 3.3 million new cards -- with millennials and Gen Zers making up 60% of that growth. The brand also appeals to high-income customers that likely won't be as affected by a slowing economy. This could be crucial, especially if the U.S. enters into a recession in the next couple of years -- which many experts expect at this point.This year the company has done well, boosted by robust consumer spending on travel and entertainment expenses as economies bounce back from the pandemic and its impacts. Through nine months, American Express' revenue grew 28% while volume on its network is up 24%, and management for the company reaffirmed its guidance through 2023. With its premium brand, high-quality customer base, and strong payments network, American Express is a stellar Buffett stock to buy hand over fist and hold for the long haul.Buy this \"baby Berkshire\" before the market recoversMarkel is a specialty insurance company that writes policies for hard-to-place risks, including small business insurance for specific industries like farms to individual policies on bikes, classic cars, and watercraft. The company is an ideal Buffett stock that is often compared to Berkshire Hathaway because of its sizable investment portfolio.Insurance companies collect premiums upfront. Because there is a period of time between collected premiums and paying out claims, these companies can invest this cash, also known as \"float,\" however they see fit.Many insurers choose conservative investments, like U.S. Treasuries or other government bonds. While Markel has some investment in bonds, what sets it apart is one-third of its investment portfolio is in equities, including Berkshire Hathaway, Brookfield Asset Management, Alphabet, and Home Depot. It also has numerous private investments in its Markel Ventures segment, where it owns a controlling interest in companies across industries, including construction machinery, building supplies, and luxury handbags, to name a few.Markel has done a solid job of running a profitable insurance business, and its investment portfolio puts it in a position to invest at higher interest rates and buy the dip in stocks -- making this a Buffett stock you'll want to buy before the eventual market rebound.Avoid Citigroup, as it works to turn the business aroundOne Warren Buffett stock I'm avoiding is Citigroup. Citigroup's profitability has underperformed its banking peers for years. One measure of profitability in banking is the return on tangible common equity (ROTCE), which measures a bank's profitability on shareholder capital, excluding goodwill, intangible assets, and preferred equity. From 2017 to 2021, Citigroup's average ROTCE is 10.2%, lagging its average peer ratio of 13%.The bank has been the subject of regulatory scrutiny over the years, too. A couple of years ago, Citigroup was fined $400 million by regulators for \"long-standing deficiencies,\" saying the bank needed to overhaul risk management, data governance, and internal controls companywide. The fine came after the bank failed to address concerns previously identified in 2013 and 2015.Citigroup also faced critiques from the Federal Reserve and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), who identified a shortcoming in the bank's \"living will.\" Following the Great Recession, regulations required the largest banks to submit living wills on how they could wind down if an economic shock forced them into bankruptcy. Of the eight banks required to submit a living will, Citigroup was the only one found with a shortcoming.Citigroup is currently addressing those deficiencies and is working toward making the business more profitable. It is eliminating banking units worldwide, winding down in markets across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Mexico. Selling these assets eliminates less profitable units while freeing up capital for other purposes. The stock trades at a bargain at nearly half of its book value -- which is likely why Warren Buffett bought 55 million shares in the bank in the first half of this year.The cheap valuation isn't enough for me to buy the bank. Earlier this year, the bank told investors that it will look to generate an ROTCE of 11% to 12% over the next three to five years, a disappointing figure that would still put it below its large banking peers. While it is working to address regulatory deficiencies and improve its profitability, that process could take multiple years to achieve -- which is why I'm avoiding this Buffett bank stock for the time being.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"langContent":"EN"},{"id":9922534615,"gmtCreate":1671798980438,"gmtModify":1676538595130,"author":{"id":"3569206984348246","authorId":"3569206984348246","name":"Le66ad","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/6c476ea553750ec9e5c4f1d349e84eb2","vip":1,"crmLevel":5,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"idStr":"3569206984348246","authorIdStr":"3569206984348246"},"htmlText":"👍🏻","listText":"👍🏻","text":"👍🏻","images":[],"top":1,"highlighted":1,"essential":1,"paper":1,"likeSize":1,"commentSize":1,"repostSize":0,"link":"https://ttm.financial/post/9922534615","repostId":2293656586,"repostType":4,"repost":{"id":"2293656586","kind":"highlight","pubTimestamp":1671782523,"share":"https://ttm.financial/m/news/2293656586?lang=&edition=fundamental","pubTime":"2022-12-23 16:02","market":"us","language":"en","title":"2 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist and 1 to Avoid","url":"https://stock-news.laohu8.com/highlight/detail?id=2293656586","media":"Motley Fool","summary":"Berkshire Hathaway owns some excellent stocks in its portfolio, but some should be approached with caution.","content":"<html><head></head><body><p>If anyone knows how to invest across different economic cycles, it&#39;s <b>Berkshire Hathaway</b> CEO, Warren Buffett. From 1964 to 2021, Buffett has thrived across eight recessions -- delivering investors returns of over 3,600,000%. The secret to his success is simple: Invest in high-quality companies with a margin of safety and hold on to winners as long as they continue delivering results.</p><p>This year has been a challenge for investors, but it serves as an excellent reminder to buy companies that can produce regardless of the economy. Here are two stellar Buffett stocks you can buy today and one to avoid for the time being.</p><h2>Buy American Express because of its strong brand recognition</h2><p><b>American Express</b> is the fifth-largest holding for Berkshire Hathaway, which it has owned since 1993. American Express operates the third-largest credit card network in the U.S., trailing only <a href=\"https://laohu8.com/S/V\">Visa</a> and Mastercard. American Express makes nearly as much revenue as the two companies combined because it processes transactions as well as issues cards -- something Visa and Mastercard don&#39;t do.</p><p>What makes American Express appealing to me is the power of its luxury brand. It&#39;s done a stellar job of leveraging its brand to appeal to younger generations. In the third quarter, the company added 3.3 million new cards -- with millennials and Gen Zers making up 60% of that growth. The brand also appeals to high-income customers that likely won&#39;t be as affected by a slowing economy. This could be crucial, especially if the U.S. enters into a recession in the next couple of years -- which many experts expect at this point.</p><p>This year the company has done well, boosted by robust consumer spending on travel and entertainment expenses as economies bounce back from the pandemic and its impacts. Through nine months, American Express&#39; revenue grew 28% while volume on its network is up 24%, and management for the company reaffirmed its guidance through 2023. With its premium brand, high-quality customer base, and strong payments network, American Express is a stellar Buffett stock to buy hand over fist and hold for the long haul.</p><h2>Buy this &#34;baby Berkshire&#34; before the market recovers</h2><p><b>Markel</b> is a specialty insurance company that writes policies for hard-to-place risks, including small business insurance for specific industries like farms to individual policies on bikes, classic cars, and watercraft. The company is an ideal Buffett stock that is often compared to Berkshire Hathaway because of its sizable investment portfolio.</p><p>Insurance companies collect premiums upfront. Because there is a period of time between collected premiums and paying out claims, these companies can invest this cash, also known as &#34;float,&#34; however they see fit.</p><p>Many insurers choose conservative investments, like U.S. Treasuries or other government bonds. While Markel has some investment in bonds, what sets it apart is one-third of its investment portfolio is in equities, including <b>Berkshire Hathaway</b>, <b>Brookfield Asset Management</b>, <b>Alphabet</b>, and <b>Home Depot</b>. It also has numerous private investments in its Markel Ventures segment, where it owns a controlling interest in companies across industries, including construction machinery, building supplies, and luxury handbags, to name a few.</p><p>Markel has done a solid job of running a profitable insurance business, and its investment portfolio puts it in a position to invest at higher interest rates and buy the dip in stocks -- making this a Buffett stock you&#39;ll want to buy before the eventual market rebound.</p><h2>Avoid Citigroup, as it works to turn the business around</h2><p>One Warren Buffett stock I&#39;m avoiding is <b>Citigroup</b>. Citigroup&#39;s profitability has underperformed its banking peers for years. One measure of profitability in banking is the return on tangible common equity (ROTCE), which measures a bank&#39;s profitability on shareholder capital, excluding goodwill, intangible assets, and preferred equity. From 2017 to 2021, Citigroup&#39;s average ROTCE is 10.2%, lagging its average peer ratio of 13%.</p><p>The bank has been the subject of regulatory scrutiny over the years, too. A couple of years ago, Citigroup was fined $400 million by regulators for &#34;long-standing deficiencies,&#34; saying the bank needed to overhaul risk management, data governance, and internal controls companywide. The fine came after the bank failed to address concerns previously identified in 2013 and 2015.</p><p>Citigroup also faced critiques from the Federal Reserve and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), who identified a shortcoming in the bank&#39;s &#34;living will.&#34; Following the Great Recession, regulations required the largest banks to submit living wills on how they could wind down if an economic shock forced them into bankruptcy. Of the eight banks required to submit a living will, Citigroup was the only one found with a shortcoming.</p><p>Citigroup is currently addressing those deficiencies and is working toward making the business more profitable. It is eliminating banking units worldwide, winding down in markets across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Mexico. Selling these assets eliminates less profitable units while freeing up capital for other purposes. The stock trades at a bargain at nearly half of its book value -- which is likely why Warren Buffett bought 55 million shares in the bank in the first half of this year.</p><p>The cheap valuation isn&#39;t enough for me to buy the bank. Earlier this year, the bank told investors that it will look to generate an ROTCE of 11% to 12% over the next three to five years, a disappointing figure that would still put it below its large banking peers. While it is working to address regulatory deficiencies and improve its profitability, that process could take multiple years to achieve -- which is why I&#39;m avoiding this Buffett bank stock for the time being.</p></body></html>","source":"fool_stock","collect":0,"html":"<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html>\n<head>\n<meta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text/html; charset=utf-8\" />\n<meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width,initial-scale=1.0,minimum-scale=1.0,maximum-scale=1.0,user-scalable=no\"/>\n<meta name=\"format-detection\" content=\"telephone=no,email=no,address=no\" />\n<title>2 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist and 1 to Avoid</title>\n<style type=\"text/css\">\na,abbr,acronym,address,applet,article,aside,audio,b,big,blockquote,body,canvas,caption,center,cite,code,dd,del,details,dfn,div,dl,dt,\nem,embed,fieldset,figcaption,figure,footer,form,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,header,hgroup,html,i,iframe,img,ins,kbd,label,legend,li,mark,menu,nav,\nobject,ol,output,p,pre,q,ruby,s,samp,section,small,span,strike,strong,sub,summary,sup,table,tbody,td,tfoot,th,thead,time,tr,tt,u,ul,var,video{ font:inherit;margin:0;padding:0;vertical-align:baseline;border:0 }\nbody{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.5; color:#999; background:transparent; }\n.wrapper{ overflow:hidden;word-break:break-all;padding:10px; }\nh1,h2{ font-weight:normal; line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:.6em; }\nh3,h4,h5,h6{ line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:1em; }\nh1{ font-size:24px; }\nh2{ font-size:20px; }\nh3{ font-size:18px; }\nh4{ font-size:16px; }\nh5{ font-size:14px; }\nh6{ font-size:12px; }\np,ul,ol,blockquote,dl,table{ margin:1.2em 0; }\nul,ol{ margin-left:2em; }\nul{ list-style:disc; }\nol{ list-style:decimal; }\nli,li p{ margin:10px 0;}\nimg{ max-width:100%;display:block;margin:0 auto 1em; }\nblockquote{ color:#B5B2B1; border-left:3px solid #aaa; padding:1em; }\nstrong,b{font-weight:bold;}\nem,i{font-style:italic;}\ntable{ width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:1px;margin:1em 0;font-size:.9em; }\nth,td{ padding:5px;text-align:left;border:1px solid #aaa; }\nth{ font-weight:bold;background:#5d5d5d; }\n.symbol-link{font-weight:bold;}\n/* header{ border-bottom:1px solid #494756; } */\n.title{ margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.3;color:#ddd; }\n.meta {color:#5e5c6d;font-size:13px;margin:0 0 .5em; }\na{text-decoration:none; color:#2a4b87;}\n.meta .head { display: inline-block; overflow: hidden}\n.head .h-thumb { width: 30px; height: 30px; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-radius: 50%; float: left;}\n.head .h-content { margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 9px; float: left;}\n.head .h-name {font-size: 13px; color: #eee; margin: 0;}\n.head .h-time {font-size: 11px; color: #7E829C; margin: 0;line-height: 11px;}\n.small {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.9); -webkit-transform: scale(0.9); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.smaller {font-size: 12.5px; display: inline-block; transform: scale(0.8); -webkit-transform: scale(0.8); transform-origin: left; -webkit-transform-origin: left;}\n.bt-text {font-size: 12px;margin: 1.5em 0 0 0}\n.bt-text p {margin: 0}\n</style>\n</head>\n<body>\n<div class=\"wrapper\">\n<header>\n<h2 class=\"title\">\n2 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist and 1 to Avoid\n</h2>\n\n<h4 class=\"meta\">\n\n\n2022-12-23 16:02 GMT+8&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=https://www.fool.com/investing/2022/12/22/2-warren-buffett-stocks-to-buy-hand-over-fist-and/><strong>Motley Fool</strong></a>\n\n\n</h4>\n\n</header>\n<article>\n<div>\n<p>If anyone knows how to invest across different economic cycles, it's Berkshire Hathaway CEO, Warren Buffett. From 1964 to 2021, Buffett has thrived across eight recessions -- delivering investors ...</p>\n\n<a href=\"https://www.fool.com/investing/2022/12/22/2-warren-buffett-stocks-to-buy-hand-over-fist-and/\">Web Link</a>\n\n</div>\n\n\n</article>\n</div>\n</body>\n</html>\n","type":0,"thumbnail":"","relate_stocks":{"LU1914381329.SGD":"Allianz Best Styles Global Equity Cl ET Acc H2-SGD","MKL":"Markel Corp","BK4559":"巴菲特持仓","LU0234572021.USD":"高盛美国核心股票组合Acc","BK4166":"消费信贷","BK4550":"红杉资本持仓","LU0251142724.SGD":"Fidelity America A-SGD","LU1363072403.SGD":"Fidelity Global Financial Services A-ACC-SGD","LU1861217088.USD":"贝莱德金融科技A2","AXP":"美国运通","LU0011850046.USD":"贝莱德全球长线股票 A2 USD","LU1861220207.SGD":"Blackrock FinTech A2 SGD-H","IE00BWXC8680.SGD":"PINEBRIDGE US LARGE CAP RESEARCH ENHANCED \"A5\" (SGD) ACC","LU0130102774.USD":"Natixis Harris Associates US Equity RA USD","BK4581":"高盛持仓","IE00B1BXHZ80.USD":"Legg Mason ClearBridge - US Appreciation A Acc USD","LU0648001328.SGD":"Natixis Harris Associates US Equity RA SGD","LU0971096721.USD":"富达环球金融服务 A","LU0149725797.USD":"汇丰美国股市经济规模基金","LU1074936037.SGD":"JPMorgan Funds - US Value A (acc) SGD","LU1201861249.SGD":"Natixis Harris Associates US Equity PA SGD-H","LU0256863811.USD":"ALLIANZ US EQUITY \"A\" INC","C":"花旗","BK4176":"多领域控股","LU0742534661.SGD":"Fidelity America A-SGD (hedged)","LU0980610538.SGD":"Natixis Harris Associates US Equity RA SGD-H","IE00B775SV38.USD":"NEUBERGER BERMAN US MULTICAP OPPORTUNITIES \"A\" (USD) ACC","LU0234570918.USD":"高盛全球核心股票组合Acc Close","IE00B3S45H60.SGD":"Neuberger Berman US Multicap Opportunities A Acc SGD-H","LU0417517546.SGD":"Allianz US Equity Cl AT Acc SGD","LU0053666078.USD":"摩根大通基金-美国股票A（离岸）美元","BK4585":"ETF&股票定投概念","BK4534":"瑞士信贷持仓","BK4533":"AQR资本管理(全球第二大对冲基金)","LU0266013472.USD":"AXA WF - Framlington Longevity Economy A Cap USD","LU0640476718.USD":"THREADNEEDLE (LUX) US CONTRARIAN CORE EQ \"AU\" (USD) ACC","IE00B1XK9C88.USD":"PINEBRIDGE US LARGE CAP RESEARCH ENHANCED \"A\" (USD) ACC","LU1280957306.USD":"THREADNEEDLE (LUX) US CONTRARIAN CORE EQUITIES \"AUP\" (USD) INC"},"source_url":"https://www.fool.com/investing/2022/12/22/2-warren-buffett-stocks-to-buy-hand-over-fist-and/","is_english":true,"share_image_url":"https://static.laohu8.com/e9f99090a1c2ed51c021029395664489","article_id":"2293656586","content_text":"If anyone knows how to invest across different economic cycles, it's Berkshire Hathaway CEO, Warren Buffett. From 1964 to 2021, Buffett has thrived across eight recessions -- delivering investors returns of over 3,600,000%. The secret to his success is simple: Invest in high-quality companies with a margin of safety and hold on to winners as long as they continue delivering results.This year has been a challenge for investors, but it serves as an excellent reminder to buy companies that can produce regardless of the economy. Here are two stellar Buffett stocks you can buy today and one to avoid for the time being.Buy American Express because of its strong brand recognitionAmerican Express is the fifth-largest holding for Berkshire Hathaway, which it has owned since 1993. American Express operates the third-largest credit card network in the U.S., trailing only Visa and Mastercard. American Express makes nearly as much revenue as the two companies combined because it processes transactions as well as issues cards -- something Visa and Mastercard don't do.What makes American Express appealing to me is the power of its luxury brand. It's done a stellar job of leveraging its brand to appeal to younger generations. In the third quarter, the company added 3.3 million new cards -- with millennials and Gen Zers making up 60% of that growth. The brand also appeals to high-income customers that likely won't be as affected by a slowing economy. This could be crucial, especially if the U.S. enters into a recession in the next couple of years -- which many experts expect at this point.This year the company has done well, boosted by robust consumer spending on travel and entertainment expenses as economies bounce back from the pandemic and its impacts. Through nine months, American Express' revenue grew 28% while volume on its network is up 24%, and management for the company reaffirmed its guidance through 2023. With its premium brand, high-quality customer base, and strong payments network, American Express is a stellar Buffett stock to buy hand over fist and hold for the long haul.Buy this \"baby Berkshire\" before the market recoversMarkel is a specialty insurance company that writes policies for hard-to-place risks, including small business insurance for specific industries like farms to individual policies on bikes, classic cars, and watercraft. The company is an ideal Buffett stock that is often compared to Berkshire Hathaway because of its sizable investment portfolio.Insurance companies collect premiums upfront. Because there is a period of time between collected premiums and paying out claims, these companies can invest this cash, also known as \"float,\" however they see fit.Many insurers choose conservative investments, like U.S. Treasuries or other government bonds. While Markel has some investment in bonds, what sets it apart is one-third of its investment portfolio is in equities, including Berkshire Hathaway, Brookfield Asset Management, Alphabet, and Home Depot. It also has numerous private investments in its Markel Ventures segment, where it owns a controlling interest in companies across industries, including construction machinery, building supplies, and luxury handbags, to name a few.Markel has done a solid job of running a profitable insurance business, and its investment portfolio puts it in a position to invest at higher interest rates and buy the dip in stocks -- making this a Buffett stock you'll want to buy before the eventual market rebound.Avoid Citigroup, as it works to turn the business aroundOne Warren Buffett stock I'm avoiding is Citigroup. Citigroup's profitability has underperformed its banking peers for years. One measure of profitability in banking is the return on tangible common equity (ROTCE), which measures a bank's profitability on shareholder capital, excluding goodwill, intangible assets, and preferred equity. From 2017 to 2021, Citigroup's average ROTCE is 10.2%, lagging its average peer ratio of 13%.The bank has been the subject of regulatory scrutiny over the years, too. A couple of years ago, Citigroup was fined $400 million by regulators for \"long-standing deficiencies,\" saying the bank needed to overhaul risk management, data governance, and internal controls companywide. The fine came after the bank failed to address concerns previously identified in 2013 and 2015.Citigroup also faced critiques from the Federal Reserve and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), who identified a shortcoming in the bank's \"living will.\" Following the Great Recession, regulations required the largest banks to submit living wills on how they could wind down if an economic shock forced them into bankruptcy. Of the eight banks required to submit a living will, Citigroup was the only one found with a shortcoming.Citigroup is currently addressing those deficiencies and is working toward making the business more profitable. It is eliminating banking units worldwide, winding down in markets across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Mexico. Selling these assets eliminates less profitable units while freeing up capital for other purposes. The stock trades at a bargain at nearly half of its book value -- which is likely why Warren Buffett bought 55 million shares in the bank in the first half of this year.The cheap valuation isn't enough for me to buy the bank. Earlier this year, the bank told investors that it will look to generate an ROTCE of 11% to 12% over the next three to five years, a disappointing figure that would still put it below its large banking peers. While it is working to address regulatory deficiencies and improve its profitability, that process could take multiple years to achieve -- which is why I'm avoiding this Buffett bank stock for the time being.","news_type":1},"isVote":1,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false,"reportStatus":false,"tweetType":1,"comments":[{"id":105314808,"gmtCreate":1671798987614,"gmtModify":1671799000563,"authorId":3569206984348246,"author":{"id":3569206984348246,"idStr":"3569206984348246","authorId":3569206984348246,"name":"Le66ad","avatar":"https://static.tigerbbs.com/6c476ea553750ec9e5c4f1d349e84eb2","vip":1,"crmLevel":5,"crmLevelSwitch":0,"individualDisplayBadges":[]},"repliedAuthorId":0,"objectId":9922534615,"type":1,"supId":0,"prevId":0,"content":"<span class=\"s1\">👍🏻</span>","text":"<span class=\"s1\">👍🏻</span>","html":"<span class=\"s1\">👍🏻</span>"}],"langContent":"EN"}],"isCommentEnd":false,"newsSizeData":{"likeSize":345,"commentSize":14,"repostSize":0,"favoriteSize":4,"likeStatus":false,"favoriteStatus":false},"APP":{"userAgent":"Mozilla/5.0 AppleWebKit/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko; compatible; ClaudeBot/1.0; +claudebot@anthropic.com)","isDev":false,"isTTM":true,"deviceId":"web-server-community-laohu8-v3","version":"4.29.3","shortVersion":"4.29.3","platform":"web","vendor":"web","appName":"ttm","isIOS":false,"isAndroid":false,"isTiger":false,"isTHS":false,"isWeiXin":false,"isWeiXinMini":false,"isWeiBo":false,"isQQ":false,"isBaiduSwan":false,"isBaiduBox":false,"isDingTalk":false,"isToutiao":false,"isOnePlus":false,"isHuaWei":false,"isXiaomi":false,"isXiaomiWebView":false,"isOppo":false,"isVivo":false,"isSamsung":false,"isMobile":false},"href":"/m/news/2293656586"}