Why Warren Buffett Owns 9.81 Million Shares in Apple

Why Warren Buffett Owns 9.81 Million Shares in Apple

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The transcript discusses Warren Buffett's historical reluctance to invest in technology stocks, with IBM being a notable exception. Despite his friendship with Bill Gates, Buffett never invested in Microsoft. The conversation shifts to Apple's investment, which might have been initiated by his deputies, Todd Combs and Ted Weschler. The use of the HDS function to analyze stock holdings, particularly Berkshire's, is also mentioned.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a notable exception to Warren Buffett's general avoidance of technology stocks?

Google

IBM

Microsoft

Amazon

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which company did Warren Buffett avoid investing in despite his friendship with its founder?

Apple

Microsoft

Amazon

Facebook

3.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What dual identity does Apple have according to investors?

A media company and a tech firm

A retail giant and a tech company

A consumer products company and a tech investment

A tech company and a financial institution

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are the two deputy investment managers at Berkshire Hathaway mentioned in the transcript?

Larry Page and Sergey Brin

Charlie Munger and Ajit Jain

Todd Combs and Ted Weschler

Bill Gates and Steve Jobs

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What function is used to analyze stock holdings in the transcript?

Portfolio Viewer

Investment Analyzer

Stock Tracker

HDS function