OXY - Every Stock Warren Buffett Has Said He'd Own Practically Forever
2025-01-13 05:51:00 ET
Warren Buffett once famously stated that his "favorite holding period was forever." However, even a cursory examination of Berkshire Hathaway 's (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) portfolio changes through the years will show that Buffett doesn't hold most stocks as long as he said he prefers.
The reason why Buffett doesn't always hold stocks indefinitely can be found in the rest of his statement in his 1988 letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders. He conditioned holding a stock forever only for "outstanding businesses with outstanding management."
Which stocks meet that lofty criteria? Buffett has answered the question straightforwardly. Here is every stock Buffett has said he'd own practically forever.