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What stock have you been holding in your portfolio for the most prolonged period?

For me?

AMAZON! What an absolute beast of a business. I'm confident that Amazon will be here for at least 20 more years.

As we speak, I am up 130% in my position.

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The S&P 500 is up 24,26% YTD, and the Dow Jones is up 15,30% YTD.

You're missing out if you haven't seen any gains this year. This year has to be one of the most bullish years.

How much are you up YTD? 🤔

Screenshot showing the portfolio of the infamous investor Bill Ackman. Bill Ackman added 377.58% to his Brookfield Corp. position.

Bill Ackman & his firm Pershing Square Capital added a WHOPPING 377.58% to its Brookfield Corp. position.

Does Bill Ackman know something we don't? 😱

11/11 Takeaway: Even Warren Buffett has made some big mistakes – and he’s still one of the most successful investors in history. The key? Learn from each mistake, stay humble, and adapt your strategy as the market changes.

10/11 Missing Out on Google $GOOGL & Amazon $AMZN: Buffett openly regrets not investing in tech giants early on, watching them grow to become massive value generators.

Lesson: Don’t be afraid of new or unfamiliar industries; they may offer growth beyond your usual picks.

9/11 Energy Future Holdings (2007): This Texas utility looked promising but went bankrupt. Buffett called it a “big mistake.”

Lesson: Even strong-seeming industries can have hidden risks. Always dig into company financials and debt structure.

8/11 General Motors $GM (2008): Buffett bought into GM as it emerged from bankruptcy, but profits weren’t as substantial as expected. He sold at a loss.

Lesson: Recovery stories can be enticing but are often more challenging than they look.

7/11 ConocoPhillips $COP (2008): Buffett invested heavily in this oil company before the financial crisis, losing billions as oil prices dropped.

Lesson: Avoid big moves based on timing – even the Oracle couldn’t predict the crisis.

6/11 IBM $IBM (2011-2018): Buffett invested $10.7 billion in IBM, only to see it underperform compared to tech peers. He eventually sold the stake.

Lesson: Not all big brands are future-proof. Assess growth potential, not just size or brand strength.

5/11 Kraft Heinz $KHC (2015): Berkshire invested heavily in Kraft Heinz, but consumer preferences shifted, hurting the brand's growth and resulting in billions in writedowns.

Lesson: Don’t underestimate shifts in consumer trends – adaptability is key.

4/11 US Airways (1989): Buffett famously bought preferred stock in US Airways, only to see the airline industry suffer. He barely avoided a total loss.

Lesson: Be cautious with sectors that face heavy regulation and competition.

3/11 Tesco ($TSCO) (2012-2014): Buffett invested in the UK retailer but didn't pull out quickly enough as the company struggled. A $1.7 billion stake turned into a massive loss.

Lesson: Always pay attention to red flags, even in companies you trust.

2/11 Dexter Shoe Company (1993): Buffett bought this shoe company for $433 million – in $BRK.A stock! Later, the company went under due to foreign competition. The $433 million in stock would be worth billions today.

Lesson: Don’t let loyalty to an industry cloud your judgment.

Even the Best Stumble: 11 Costly Mistakes from Legendary Investor Warren Buffett. (Thread 🧵)

1/11 Yes, even Buffett isn’t perfect! While Warren Buffett is a legend in the investing world, he’s made his fair share of mistakes. Here’s a look at some of his blunders, proving anyone can slip up.