The Best Stock in Buffett's Portfolio

This video is part of our "Motley Fool Conversations" series, in which industrials editor/analyst Brendan Byrnes and analyst Jason Moser discuss topics across the investing world.

Jason and Brendan are heading to Omaha! That's right, the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting awaits, and in preparation, Jason asks Brendan about his favorite stock in Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio today. Brendan's favorite Buffett stock just so happens to be the biggest allocation of Berkshire's portfolio.

He likes Coca-Cola's insanely wide-reaching distribution network, its instantly recognizable brand, and the company's ability to post a consistently high return on equity.

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At the time thisarticle was published Brendan Byrnes has no positions in the stocks mentioned above. Jason Moser owns shares of Berkshire Hathaway. The Motley Fool owns shares of Berkshire Hathaway, Coca-Cola, and PepsiCo.Motley Fool newsletter services recommendBerkshire Hathaway, Coca-Cola, Monster Beverage, and PepsiCo. Try any of our Foolish newsletter servicesfree for 30 days. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe thatconsidering a diverse range of insightsmakes us better investors. The Motley Fool has adisclosure policy.

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