From 1965 to 2023, Berkshire Hathaway expanded its net earnings at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20% from $2 million to $96.2 billion. A $1,000 investment in the company on the day Buffett took the helm would be worth $2.48 million today. The same investment in the S&P 500 would only have grown to about $68,200.

This conservative yet effective approach has made Buffett one of history's most successful investors. This selection process focused on Berkshire Hathaway’s current portfolio holdings, analyzing each position based on fundamental strength,