Better Buffett Stock: Constellation Brands vs. Coca-Cola
Which one of these Oracle-approved stocks is the better investment right now?
Warren Buffett plans to step down as the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) at the end of this year, but he's still making some big trades for the conglomerate's $285 billion portfolio. Last year, Buffett reduced Berkshire's stakes in several of his top stocks -- including Apple and Bank of America -- and boosted its cash and short-term U.S. Treasury holdings to record levels. Those cautious moves indicated that Buffett thought the market was getting overheated.
But as he pruned some of those long-term winners, he accumulated some new stocks and left his other top holdings alone. One of those new stocks was Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ), one of the world's leading producers of alcoholic beverages. One of the classic stocks he didn't touch was Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO), the world's largest beverage maker.
Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett. Image source: Berkshire Hathaway.
