Here's How Much Warren Buffett Has Made on Coca-Cola

One of Warren Buffett's all-time great investments is Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO), and it just happens to be the stock Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A) (NYSE: BRK-B) has held the longest. There is no other holding that better exemplifies the Oracle of Omaha's investing skill, patience, and temperament than this one.

Buffett first started buying shares of Coca-Cola in 1988, not long after the famous Black Monday stock market crash in 1987. By the end of 1989, he had purchased 23.35 million shares worth $1.8 billion.

Berkshire Hathaway's book value in 1989 was $4.9 billion, which means Coke stock comprised more than 20% of Berkshire's net assets. It was a bold investment decision, and it was made in the aftermath of one of the most severe market crashes in history.

Source Fool.com