{
  "id": 19791021,
  "title": "Warren Buffett's Successor, Greg Abel, Has Over 35% of Berkshire Hathaway's $359 Billion Portfolio Invested in Just 2 Undeniable Winners",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/warren-buffetts-successor-greg-abel-has-over-35-of-berkshire",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-13T10:06:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
    "slug": "motley-fool",
    "url": "https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/11/13/warren-buffett-successor-greg-abel-35-berkshire-hathaway-359-billion-portfolio-invested-in-2-undeniable-winners/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Greg Abel, Warren Buffett's successor at Berkshire Hathaway, has directed a significant portion of the company's $359 billion investment portfolio towards just two strong performers: Apple and American Express. Together, these two titans make up over 35% of Berkshire's total invested assets, amounting to $126.7 billion. This concentrated approach aligns with the beliefs of both Buffett and Abel, who favor a highly concentrated portfolio.\n\nApple, now valued at a trailing 12-month price-to-earnings ratio of 38, has been a major focus for both Buffett and Abel. Buffett initially purchased Apple stock in 2016 when it had a P/E ratio of 10 to 15, and has since sold off a significant portion of his stake, despite the company's premium valuation. However, Abel remains confident in Apple's long-term growth potential, particularly with its shift towards higher-margin subscription services and the integration of Apple Intelligence into its physical devices.\n\nAmerican Express, Berkshire's second-largest position, has been a continuous holding since 1991. This credit-services provider brings three key strengths to Berkshire's portfolio: generating revenue from both sides of the transaction, attracting affluent clientele, and offering a substantial yield relative to cost. With an annual yield on cost of nearly 45%, Amex's dividend income more than doubles Berkshire's initial investment every 27 months.",
  "summary": "Nearly $127 billion of Berkshire’s invested assets can be traced to two industry leaders.",
  "key_points": [],
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        "outlet": "Nasdaq Markets",
        "title": "Warren Buffett's Successor, Greg Abel, Has Over 35% of Berkshire Hathaway's $359 Billion Portfolio Invested in Just 2 Undeniable Winners",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/warren-buffetts-successor-greg-abel-has-over-35-of-berkshire-19793033",
        "published": "2026-11-13T10:26:02.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}