Long-Term Thinking - Examples

Real-World Examples

Berkshire's Insurance Float

Berkshire's insurance business holds premiums (float) that can be invested for decades. This long-term capital enables patient investing.

Coca-Cola (1988-Present)

Buffett bought Coca-Cola when it was "expensive" by conventional metrics. 38 years later, the dividends alone exceed the original investment many times over.

Apple (2016-Present)

Buffett bought Apple as a "stock picker" rather than tech investor. The consumer franchise ha

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