1. Warren Buffett (Coca-Cola)
In 1988, Warren Buffett bought over $1 billion worth of Coca-Cola shares. Since then, their value has increased significantly, and dividends have increased more than 10-fold. Buffett has now owned these shares for 35 years.
2. Jeff Bezos (Amazon)
Jeff Bezos founded Amazon in 1994 and has held a significant stake in the company ever since. Since its IPO in 1997, when shares were priced at $18, the stock has risen to more than $2,000 per share in 2018, delivering significant returns.
3. Bill Gates (Microsoft)
Bill Gates founded Microsoft in 1975 and has held a significant stake in the company for decades. Since its IPO in 1986, when shares were priced at $21, the stock has risen tenfold, generating significant profits.
4. Charlie Munger (Costco)
Charlie Munger invested in Costco stock in the 1990s and has held it for over 30 years. During that time, the company's stock has grown significantly, providing high returns.
5. Peter Lynch (Fidelity Magellan Fund)
Peter Lynch, who managed the Fidelity Magellan fund from 1977 to 1990, invested in companies for the long term. During this period, the fund showed an average annual return of about 29%, significantly outperforming the market.
6. Carl Icahn (Apple)
Carl Icahn invested in Apple in 2013 and held the shares until 2016, making about $2 billion in profit during that period.
7. John Bogle (Vanguard and index funds)
John Bogle, the founder of Vanguard, has been promoting index fund investing since 1975. The S&P 500 index has returned an average annual return of about 11.8% from 1975 to 2020, proving the effectiveness of long-term investing.
Do you know any examples of short-term traders from the Forbes list?