Billionaire Prem Watsa’s Top 15 Long-Term Stock Picks

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2. BlackBerry Limited (NYSE:BB)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 15   

Fairfax Financial Holdings’ Stake: $122.4 million 

BlackBerry Limited (NYSE:BB) provides intelligent security software and services to enterprises and governments worldwide. These aspects illustrate why the company stands out as an investment opportunity. The first thing that makes this company a great investment choice is its solid finish to the fiscal year 2024, setting a number of new records in the process. As per the report for the fourth quarter of 2024, the total revenue was $173 million, and the total non-GAAP and GAAP gross margin increased to 75%. Additionally, IoT revenue was an all-time quarterly record $66 million, a 25% year-over-year increase; IoT gross margin remained at 85%. All these metrics give the company a competitive edge and show the company’s strategic focus on high-growth areas like IoT and financial health. Secondly, the company has collaborated with Advanced Micro Devices to revolutionize next-generation robotic systems. Moreover, QNX, a division of BlackBerry Limited, has announced collaborating with Microsoft to make it easier for automakers to build, test, and refine software within the cloud, accelerating the development of Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs).

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