There's no denying Warren Buffett's remarkable track record. As the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, he has done an amazing job compounding capital at high rates over multiple decades. This is why the average investor closely watches what the Oracle of Omaha owns.

Berkshire's massive $369 billion portfolio has dozens of stocks. But Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), which represents 41.4% of the overall portfolio, stands out as the single largest holding. The FAANG stock has soared 542% since the start of 2016 (as of April 2), which is around the time Buffett first started buying the business.

Before investors contemplate whether it's a good idea to scoop up shares today, it's important to understand the factors that first drew Buffett to Apple.

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Source Fool.com