"I try to invest in businesses that are so wonderful that an idiot can run them. Because sooner or later, one will."

That Warren Buffett quote highlights the importance of investing in a business with solid fundamentals. By doing so, you don't have to worry as much about who is running the company, because it's likely to succeed regardless of who's in charge. It's not a guarantee, but it can significantly reduce your risk.

A couple of stocks I would classify as low-risk, no-brainer investments that I think Buffett would like include UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) and Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE: BUD). Their fundamentals are strong, and these companies can take advantage of long-term trends within their respective industries.

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