Warren Buffett's stock portfolio is one of the most scrutinized in the world. Each quarter there are several news stories about what the Oracle of Omaha purchased for his company Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B). Interest in this portfolio shouldn't be a surprise, considering Buffett's track record of success.

Investors should never make a trade only based on what Buffett did, but the Berkshire portfolio is a great place to get ideas. There are many outstanding companies that have been long-term winners for Buffett and Berkshire, but here are three that stand out as stocks worth buying for the long haul. 

There was some surprise when Berkshire added Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) to its portfolio in 2016. Buffett often speaks about how investors should stay within their circle of competence, and technology was a departure for him. However, in the intervening years, Buffett has praised Apple and its CEO Tim Cook numerous times. At the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting earlier this month, Buffett called Apple the best business Berkshire owns.

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