Warren Buffett Just Sold Shares of This Company. Should You?

Warren Buffett's incredible investing track record is why most investors watch his every move. The billionaire investor has led Berkshire Hathaway to a compound annual gain of nearly 20% over the past 57 years. That  compares to a 9.9% gain for the S&P 500. Investors often follow Buffett when he buys or sells a particular stock -- with the hope of winning over the long term just like this famous investor.

In the most recent quarter, Buffett made a few adjustments to Berkshire Hathaway holdings. And one of these moves was to cut its holding of healthcare company McKesson (NYSE: MCK) by 11%. If you want to score a long-term win like Buffett, should you follow? Let's take a closer look.

It's important to note that, during last year's tough market, McKesson shined. The company outperformed the market by far, climbing more than 50%. This wasn't a random gain. McKesson offered investors a few good reasons to invest during troubled economic times.

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