What the Sources Say
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According to The Motley Fool, Berkshire bought Apple at an average split-adjusted price of $39.62, for a total cost of about $35.9 billion. The Motley Fool
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That same article estimates that the Apple stake is now worth about $156 billion, giving a gain of over $120 billion, or roughly 335%. The Motley Fool
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According to GuruFocus, Buffett’s estimated gain is even higher: up ~407.6%. GuruFocus
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Another analysis (Forbes) suggests a total return of ~613.8% from Berkshire’s Apple investment, translating to an annualized return of ~28.9%. Forbes