Warren Buffett is widely considered one of the world's best investors. His success spans decades via his holding company, Berkshire Hathway, one of today's largest corporations. Inside Berkshire, Buffett and his team manage a massive stock portfolio worth over $385 billion.

Investors can learn a lot from following how Berkshire manages it. One clear takeaway is Buffett's affinity for the U.S. consumer. For example, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), American Express (NYSE: AXP), and Kroger (NYSE: KR) combine for over half of the entire portfolio.

Here is what makes these stocks special and why investors can buy and hold them forever.

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