Here Are My 4 Most Profitable Investments Ever, and Which One I'd Buy More of Right Now

I'm a buy-and-hold investor, and the majority of the stocks I've owned for more than a couple of years are worth significantly more than I paid for them. However, there are some standouts that have been the biggest drivers of long-term returns in my portfolio.With that in mind, here are the four most profitable investments I've ever made, ranked by dollar amount, not percentage gain. While I'm not planning to sell a single share of any of them, there's one in particular that I'm considering adding money to right now.Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) was one of the first stocks I ever bought, and I've added to my position quite a bit over the years. And now, Berkshire is my most profitable investment. It hasn't been the best percentage gainer in my portfolio, but it has been one of my largest investments, so its steady and solid return has resulted in a strong return.Continue reading

Feb 10, 2025 - 14:09
 0
Here Are My 4 Most Profitable Investments Ever, and Which One I'd Buy More of Right Now

I'm a buy-and-hold investor, and the majority of the stocks I've owned for more than a couple of years are worth significantly more than I paid for them. However, there are some standouts that have been the biggest drivers of long-term returns in my portfolio.

With that in mind, here are the four most profitable investments I've ever made, ranked by dollar amount, not percentage gain. While I'm not planning to sell a single share of any of them, there's one in particular that I'm considering adding money to right now.

Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) was one of the first stocks I ever bought, and I've added to my position quite a bit over the years. And now, Berkshire is my most profitable investment. It hasn't been the best percentage gainer in my portfolio, but it has been one of my largest investments, so its steady and solid return has resulted in a strong return.

Continue reading