Good evening, Gamers are familiar with the term “cheat code.” It means a method or device, often written into the code of a game, that allows access to advanced levels. It can also give gamers special powers and benefits that other players don’t have. And while the term cheat code implies something unethical, it’s really just a way of changing a game’s behavior. You can be successful without using the cheat codes, but it’s much harder, and the game may not be as much fun. There’s a parallel to investing. Frequently, investors are looking for information that can help them zig while the market is zagging. But making a solid return on your investments is always fun, and many investors would just like consistent returns over time. That's why many investors employ a cheat code of their own: following the investment patterns of Warren Buffett. Through his company, Berkshire Hathaway, Buffett’s decisions on which stocks to buy and sell are market-moving events. Buffett is known for his investment axioms, but his investment philosophy is deceptively simple. And one of its core tenets is to take long-term positions in stocks. Not only does that help him tune out short-term volatility, but it provides the discipline to capitalize on dividend-paying stocks that add to his total return. However, while Buffett is known for taking long-term positions, he still looks at market conditions as opportunities to buy and sell stocks. In fact, investors see Buffet buying or selling stocks via his company, Berkshire Hathaway, as a leading economic indicator. In this special presentation, we’re looking at seven stocks in Warren Buffett’s portfolio. A common theme with each of these stocks is that they’ve been part of Buffett’s holdings for many years and will likely continue to be an investor cheat code for years to come. View the 7 Warren Buffett Stocks to Ride Out Market Volatility DividendStocks.com Today's Bonus Offer An “Infinite” supply of hydrogen fuel and oxygen (Ad) This company is working with NASA, the US Navy, and some major commercial space customers to bring long-lasting clean energy to outer space, underwater, and remote areas across the globe. Learn more about how you can become a shareholder in this company while they’re still private. |