For Berkshire to continue increasing its operating earnings, its subsidiaries must achieve this since the parent company primarily serves as a capital asset allocator and has no real operations. Thus, Buffett’s economic goal is directly applicable to his investment selection criteria; he seeks steady growth in operating earnings. To identify stocks that align with Buffett’s investment criteria, I screened for companies that have demonstrated a positive operating earnings compound annual growth rate (CAGR) and a negative shares outstanding CAGR over the past ten years. I then calculated a combined value by subtracting the shares outstanding CAGR from the operating earnings CAGR. I ranked these values from highest to lowest and selected those with minimally 10% in combined value. philosophy

$Berkshire Hathaway(BRK.B)$  Berkshire Hathaway’s cash pile reached a new all-time high of $189 BILLION in Q1 2024. This is a $19 billion increase from their cash balance seen in Q4 2023, and a 70% increase in cash since 2022. To put this in perspective, Berkshire Hathaway’s cash balance is larger than the market cap of Starbucks and Target combined. When asked about this, Warren Buffet said "I don’t mind at all, given current conditions, building our cash position." Why is Buffett holding so much cash? Buffett said that in the current climate, he’s more than happy holding cash. Sometimes, no investment is the best investment. With money market funds paying 5%, capital is piling up on the sidelines.

Quick summary The 2024 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholder Meeting, held on May 4th, was a significant event marked by Warren Buffett's reflections and strategic insights. Here's a summary of the key points: - **Reflection on Charlie Munger**: The meeting had somber moments as Buffett remembered his longtime partner Charlie Munger, who passed away last year¹. - **Succession Plan**: Buffett reassured investors about the company's future, revealing that Greg Abel, his successor, would be taking over investment decisions¹. - **Berkshire's Performance**: Buffett discussed Berkshire's recent performance, including the sale of some Apple stock and a losing bet on Paramount¹. - **Artificial Intelligence**: He commented on the potential risks and opportunities presented by artificial intelligenc

Great opportunity to buy once ots drop down as AI is coming

I will directly ask him what is the next company that you will buy the share ike $Coca-Cola(KO)$   for so long term without fail.

"What is the most important quality or trait that you believe has contributed to your success, and how can others cultivate that trait in their own lives and investments?"

Another year's Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting, with Cook and Gates seen sitting in the audience. The moment when Buffett mistakenly called out "Charlie" was somewhat poignant. In the latest Berkshire Q1 holdings, approximately 75% of the fair value of its portfolio remains concentrated in American Express, Apple, Bank of America, Chevron, and Coca-Cola.It's worth noting that Berkshire Q1 still remained a net seller, with cash reserves reaching new highs. In Q1, Berkshire sold nearly $20 billion worth of stocks while only purchasing $2.7 billion, leading its portfolio value to decline from $354 billion at the end of last year to $336 billion.Although Apple remains Berkshire's largest holding, its stake value dropped from $174 billion at the end of last year to $135.4 billion. As of

This year, during the shareholder event of $Berkshire Hathaway(BRK.A)$ , Buffett appeared for the first time without his longtime business partner and friend Charlie Munger [Cry]  [Cry]  [Cry]   As we all know, Buffett's remarkable achievements today are inseparable from his long-standing investment principles. Buffett invests in great businesses trading for less than their intrinsic values, and then he holds the investments for as long as they remain great businesses. Secondly, he believes in Quality over Quantity: He avoids struggling businesses, preferring wonderful companies at fair prices. Moreover, Buffett emphasizes independence from market trends, advocating for a long-term, con

I'll be curious to know...[Lovely]   Mr. Buffett sir, given your knack for identifying value in the face of market noise, could you share a time when your intuition said 'no,' but the numbers said 'yes,' and how you navigated that decision?

$Berkshire Hathaway(BRK.B)$  *BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY 1Q OPER INCOME $11.22B, +32% Q/Q *BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY 1Q OPER EARNINGS $11.2 BLN VS $8.07 BLN They just smashed their Earnings Report They are the only company with a PE below 10 out of all the Mega Caps in the S&P 500 right now.

Buffett is a fundamentally driven investor. He is consistently ahead of the market He caught the decline from December and reduced his $AAPL exposure for the second quarter in a row. We reduced our biggest position in $AMZN and he’s done the same with $AAPL and we both increased our cash positions substantially. Buffett is not listening to bias views, he does his own work, takes action and strictly keeps to his strategy. Take the lesson

S&P 500 Total Market Cap continues to decline after hitting a peak on the 1st of April. The S&P 500 Total Market Cap has lost $2.4 Trillion in value since the start of April, making April the largest decline since July '23, when $AAPL lead the market to a market decline for Wave 4. Market is still showing more decline needed to return to its fair value in line with Total Revenue.

I would ask how he feels about his old age advice of time in the market and if there is any changes he foresee investing to be in the future, considering the current turbulent market

what advise wd you give to someone with just $10k to invest for a 20 Yr period? this is his hard earned savings.

How he manages to decide when to be in cash vs invested everything. What I'm saying is you keep cash when you know there will be better opportunities in future, how he predict that so accurately over and over again

Mr Buffett, what do you consider to be the secret of your longevity?

In a brilliant farewell gesture coinciding with his final board meeting on the 4th of May, Warren Buffett's investment in Apple witnessed a remarkable surge, adding an impressive $10 billion to Berkshire Hathaway's coffers. With holdings of 905.6 million shares in the tech giant, Buffett's strategic vision continues to underscore the enduring value of this investment. Yesterday's closing valuation of $156.7 billion soared to a staggering $166.1 billion by the close of today's trading session, showcasing Buffett's steadfast commitment and foresight in navigating the market. The force truly seemed to be with Buffett today, prompting one to wonder if he, too, is a Star Wars aficionado! That's The question I would ask him.  Surge in Apple shares, hmmmmm. Strong the force is with Buffett o