3 Best Buffett Stocks to Buy for the Long Haul

Warren Buffett is considered one of the most successful investors of all time. So it makes sense that, when looking for long-term investment ideas, it might be good to check out what the Oracle of Omaha decides should be in the Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) portfolio he oversees.

Two of the top five Berkshire holdings (by percent of the portfolio) share three characteristics: Strong historical presence and brand awareness; Leadership in the markets they serve; and They pay out a quarterly dividend. A third holding is one of the smaller stocks in the portfolio (as a percent of total value), but it is delivering higher annual dividends than any of the others.

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