Why Warren Buffett Still Backs Apple as a Long-Term Hold
Berkshire Hathaway has owned Apple since 2016, making it one of Buffett's most iconic and enduring stock picks.
Warren Buffett doesn't chase tech stocks. But Apple is the exception that defined his portfolio for nearly a decade — and it's still one of his top long-term picks today.
Berkshire Hathaway first disclosed its Apple position in Q1 2016, entering with 39 million shares. That initial bet has since grown into one of the most celebrated stock calls in modern investing history. For a guy who famously avoided tech for years, this was a massive signal.
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What made Buffett bite? Apple isn't just a gadget company to him — it's a consumer brand with fortress-level loyalty, recurring revenue, and pricing power most businesses can only dream about. That's classic Buffett: buy what people can't live without.
For retail traders, the lesson here is straightforward. Buffett doesn't time the market. He identifies durable businesses and holds. Apple has rewarded that patience in a way few stocks ever do. If you're building a long-term portfolio, ignoring what Berkshire has held since 2016 is a choice you should be able to justify.
AAPL sits on Buffett's list of 10 best long-term stocks to buy now — and given Berkshire's track record, that's not a ranking you dismiss lightly. Continue reading at Yahoo.
