At Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting earlier this year, Warren Buffett showed just how much of a fan he is of Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook. “Tim Cook has made Berkshire a lot more than I have made Berkshire,” Buffett said to laughter in the room. It was funny, but considering that Apple is Berkshire’s largest holding, I don’t think it was hyperbole.

In late 2016, Warren Buffett started what would become the most profitable investment in his legendary career. Through his company, Berkshire Hathaway Corp. (BRK.A), he began accumulating shares in Apple Inc.

Berkshire Hathaway revealed four new investments Thursday in steelmaker Nucor, insurer UnitedHealth and two of the nation’s biggest homebuilders — Lennar and DR Horton — but only one of the investments was big enough to ensure that legendary investor Warren Buffett may have handled them.

It’s that one decision Buffett says you can’t afford to ignore. Integrity is such a non-negotiable aspect of Warren Buffett’s business practice that he vows the key to success is to associate only with people who possess it. He once said:

With countless funds to choose from, though, it can be challenging to find the right fit. While everyone's situation is different, there's one investment that famed investor Warren Buffett says is the best choice for most people -- and it could help you build a portfolio worth $1 million or more.

Berkshire Hathaway's Q2 2025 portfolio sees changes with new stakes, position trims, and notable increases. Read here for more insights.

Buffett owned UnitedHealth shares before selling his stake in 2010, though his Berkshire Hathaway recently acquired shares.

Leveraged positions in the stock market jumped 18% in one month and topped $1 trillion for the first time. Increasing use of debt to invest can tell us a lot about investors' attitudes. And while this has always been the case,