Warren Buffett's Successor, Greg Abel, Has 82% of Berkshire's $360 Billion Portfolio Concentrated in 10 Superstar Stocks

Greg Abel has taken over as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway following Warren Buffett's retirement. Abel maintains Buffett's strategy of portfolio concentration, with 82% ($294 billion) of Berkshire's $360 billion invested assets concentrated in 10 stocks. A key difference is Abel's willingness to invest in tech stocks like Apple and Alphabet, while maintaining Buffett's core holdings in financial stocks and 'indefinite' holdings like Coca-Cola and American Express.

09/11/2026, 5:06 AM • The Motley Fool

The iShares Europe Financials ETF Outperforms First Trust Bank ETF on Yield, Cost, and Performance

The iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF (EUFN) outperforms the First Trust Nasdaq Bank ETF (FTXO) across multiple metrics, including a lower expense ratio (0.49% vs 0.6%), higher dividend yield (3.9% vs 1.7%), and superior 1-year returns (31.6% vs 18.4%). EUFN offers broader diversification with 84 European holdings and lower volatility, making it the more attractive option for income and growth-focused investors.

09/08/2026, 8:04 AM • The Motley Fool

Why Nutanix Stock Ascended in August

Nutanix stock surged over 16% in August following strong fiscal Q4 2026 earnings that beat analyst estimates. The company reported $757M in revenue (16% YoY growth) and $0.60 adjusted EPS versus $0.49 consensus. Despite announcing a 5% workforce reduction earlier in the month, the company provided robust FY2027 guidance with revenue forecasted at $3.18-$3.23B and free cash flow at $850-$950M, prompting multiple analyst price target increases.

09/08/2026, 5:14 AM • The Motley Fool

Warren Buffett's Hand-Picked Successor, Greg Abel, has 68% of Berkshire Hathaway's Portfolio Invested in Just 5 Stocks. Here's My Top Pick for September.

Greg Abel, Warren Buffett's successor as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, maintains 68% of the portfolio in five major stocks: Apple, American Express, Coca-Cola, Alphabet, and Bank of America. Apple is highlighted as the top pick for September due to new CEO John Ternus's engineering background, upcoming product launches on Sept. 9 including AI-enhanced Siri, and the company's strong competitive moat despite trading at 36x forward earnings.

09/08/2026, 4:10 AM • The Motley Fool

Warren Buffett's Successor, Greg Abel, Has 63% of Berkshire's $360 Billion Portfolio Concentrated in 5 Superstar Stocks

Greg Abel, who took over as Berkshire Hathaway's CEO on December 31, maintains Warren Buffett's investment philosophy of concentrating assets in best ideas. As of August 28, 63% ($226 billion) of Berkshire's $360 billion portfolio is concentrated in five stocks. Tech stocks now comprise over 30% of the portfolio, driven by significant positions in Apple and Alphabet. Abel has tripled Berkshire's Alphabet position and added $17 billion in Q2. Meanwhile, Berkshire has been reducing its Bank of America stake for eight consecutive quarters due to valuation concerns.

09/04/2026, 5:06 AM • The Motley Fool

Greg Abel Bought $39.4 Billion of Stocks in 6 Months, Up From the $7.1 Billion Berkshire Purchased a Year Earlier Under Warren Buffett

Berkshire Hathaway shifted to net stock buying in Q2 2026 under CEO Greg Abel, purchasing $39.4 billion in equities during the first half of the year compared to $7.1 billion a year earlier. The company's most notable addition was Alphabet, making it the third-largest portfolio position. Despite a frothy market with elevated valuations, Abel is playing offense while managing $365.5 billion in cash and Treasuries awaiting deployment.

09/03/2026, 2:15 PM • The Motley Fool

Invesco KBW Bank ETF Wins on Yield and 1-Year Return. Is It a Better Financials Fund Than IYF?

The Invesco KBW Bank ETF (KBWB) outperforms iShares U.S. Financials ETF (IYF) on 1-year returns (26.7% vs 10.8%) and dividend yield (1.9% vs 1.4%), but carries higher volatility due to its concentrated focus on 26 banking stocks. IYF offers greater stability through diversification across 140+ financial holdings, making it suitable for risk-averse investors, while KBWB appeals to those seeking higher income and growth potential.

09/02/2026, 7:25 AM • The Motley Fool

Berkshire Hathaway Just Sold 3 Bank Stocks. Here’s Why Investors Should Take Notice

Berkshire Hathaway reduced its positions in three bank stocks during Q2 2026: Capital One (58% reduction), Bank of America ($1.7B sale), and Ally Financial (7% reduction). While the exact reasons are unclear, potential factors include concerns about consumer credit deterioration, interest rate risks, and profit-taking in a well-performing financial sector. Berkshire remains heavily invested in banks despite these sales.

09/02/2026, 6:22 AM • The Motley Fool

Here's What $1,000 Invested in Berkshire Hathaway the Day Greg Abel Became CEO Is Worth Now

Since Greg Abel took over as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of 2025, the stock has been essentially flat, with a $1,000 investment worth only $1,005 today. This marks a stark contrast to Warren Buffett's legacy of 19.7% average annual returns. Despite solid Q2 earnings and a strong cash position of $365.5 billion, Berkshire is on track for its worst performance in over a decade.

09/02/2026, 6:05 AM • The Motley Fool

Warren Buffett's Successor, Greg Abel, Started His Tenure With a Bang by Paring Down Bank of America and Making a Virtual Monopoly Berkshire's No. 3 Holding

Greg Abel, who took over as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway on December 31, has made significant portfolio changes in his first year. He has systematically reduced Bank of America holdings over eight consecutive quarters (down 53% cumulatively) due to valuation concerns and interest rate sensitivity. Simultaneously, Abel has aggressively increased Alphabet (Google) holdings to $17 billion in Q2, making it Berkshire's third-largest position, driven by the company's dominant search market share and strong AI growth potential in Google Cloud.

09/01/2026, 5:06 AM • The Motley Fool

Step Aside, Coca-Cola and Bank of America: There's a New Apple of Berkshire Hathaway's Eye, and It's a Virtual Monopoly

Following Warren Buffett's retirement, new Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel has reshuffled the company's $359 billion portfolio, elevating Alphabet to the No. 3 position ahead of longtime holdings Coca-Cola and Bank of America. Abel has aggressively purchased $17 billion in Alphabet stock, drawn by the company's dominant search market position and rapidly growing AI-powered Google Cloud business, which saw 82% revenue growth in Q2.

08/28/2026, 5:06 AM • The Motley Fool

Oklo and NuScale Power Have Shed a Combined 85.3% This Year. Why Are Nuclear Stocks Falling?

Nuclear stocks Oklo and NuScale Power have declined significantly in 2026 despite a promising $10 trillion nuclear energy opportunity driven by AI demand. The decline is attributed to shifts in investor risk appetite, lack of near-term cash flows (commercialization not expected until 2030-2040), ongoing shareholder dilution, and overvaluation at the start of the year when market enthusiasm for SMRs peaked.

08/27/2026, 8:05 PM • The Motley Fool

Greg Abel Has Kept 60% of Berkshire's $359 Billion Stock Portfolio in Just 5 Companies, Even After Eliminating 16 Other Positions in His First Quarter. Is That Concentration a Risk for Shareholders?

Since becoming CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, Greg Abel has maintained high concentration in five blue-chip stocks (Apple, American Express, Alphabet, Bank of America, and Coca-Cola), which now represent 60% of the portfolio. While this concentration is largely inherited from Warren Buffett's long-term investments, the article argues that downside risk is manageable given Berkshire's strong financial position. The greater concern is whether Abel can match Buffett's stock selection track record going forward.

08/27/2026, 11:32 AM • The Motley Fool

Even Elon Musk Now Admits Natural Gas Isn't Going Away. Here's What That Means for Nuclear Energy Stocks, Including NuScale Power and Oklo

Elon Musk has reversed his stance on natural gas, acknowledging it will play a long-term role as a bridge fuel, particularly to support SpaceX's growing energy demands. This shift threatens the near-term growth prospects of small modular reactor (SMR) companies like NuScale Power and Oklo, as AI companies may opt for cheaper natural gas solutions instead of waiting for SMR deployment. The delay could stretch cash flow timelines and increase financial uncertainty for unprofitable SMR developers.

08/27/2026, 5:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Constellation's New Power Deals Are Piling Up. Here's Why the Stock Isn't Reflecting It Yet.

Constellation Energy has secured 920 megawatts of new power purchase agreements with major clients like Microsoft, Comcast, and Bank of America to support AI data center growth. However, the stock has declined 51% from its 52-week high due to delayed cash flows (2027-2032), significant debt from the $26.6 billion Calpine acquisition, and regulatory approval timelines. Despite near-term headwinds, the company's stable utility revenue and long-term AI power demand position it for future growth.

08/26/2026, 4:05 PM • The Motley Fool