Warren Buffett's track record as an investor over the decades is so strong that he's often considered to be the most popular investor of all time. Sample this: Between 1964 and 2022, Class A shares of his company Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) generated a total return of 3,787,464%. The S 500, meanwhile, gained 24,708% during the period, including dividends.

Buffett owns many stocks through Berkshire, which is why beginner and seasoned investors alike often track his portfolio, especially his largest holdings. Although Apple alone constitutes almost 46% of Buffett's $372 billion portfolio, the bulk of the remaining investment is in 7 stocks, with each constituting 2% or more of his portfolio. Of these, only two oil stocks made the list, and combined, they make up 9% of his holdings. 

He typically invests in stable, boring businesses, and the oil and gas industry is anything but stable given the volatility in commodity prices. Back in 2020, Buffett even admitted that an investment in an oil production company is merely an "investment that depends on the price of oil."

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