10 Best Stocks to Buy According to Value Investor Oldfield Partners

4. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK.A) 

Oldfield Partners’ Stake Value: $62,910,400

Percentage of Oldfield Partners’ 13F Portfolio: 11.88%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 137

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK.A) is a multinational conglomerate with a wide range of holdings in industries such as insurance, railroads, utilities, and consumer goods. Renowned for its long-term value investing approach, the company’s stock portfolio and wholly-owned subsidiaries play a significant role in its substantial financial strength.

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK.A) is the world’s most profitable insurance company, earning $3.6 billion in underwriting profits for the 2023 fiscal year. Its portfolio includes major brands like Geico, Duracell, Dairy Queen, BNSF, and Fruit of the Loom. Berkshire Hathaway’s core insurance operations generate significant investable cash, which Warren Buffett uses to achieve impressive returns.

In addition to its diverse business holdings, Berkshire Hathaway boasts a substantial investment portfolio valued at $332 billion as of March 31. The company also has a record cash reserve of $189 billion, positioning it well for significant acquisitions. Recently, it used part of its cash to repurchase $2.6 billion worth of its own shares in Q1.