So, there are over 2,900 billionaires in the world right now. That’s a lot of people who could buy their own private island and still have enough left over for snacks. Some made their money running businesses, while others just sat back and let trust fund managers do all the heavy lifting. But here’s what drives me nuts: even after they’ve “made it,” they keep buying stocks. Like, don’t they already have enough? I mean, what is this-an arms race for returns?
Anyway, three names you might recognize-Warren Buffett, Bill Ackman, and David Tepper-are still at it. Let’s talk about one stock each of them has been messing around with recently. And yes, I’ll try not to get too worked up about it.
1. Warren Buffett
Okay, so Warren Buffett-yes, *that* Warren Buffett-has been adding shares of Domino’s Pizza (DPZ) to his portfolio. Now, first of all, why pizza? Why not something more dignified, like… I don’t know, artisanal bagels or truffle-infused olive oil? But no, it’s pizza. Fine, whatever.
Here’s the thing about Domino’s: they’re basically the McDonald’s of pizza, but instead of selling burgers, they franchise pizzerias. They’ve got this whole supply chain operation going where they sell dough, sauce, and other stuff to their franchisees. It’s genius, really. Low overhead, high margins-it’s everything Buffett loves. Plus, they reward shareholders with dividends and buybacks. So far, so good.
But here’s what bothers me: Domino’s stock hasn’t exactly been setting the world on fire lately. Sure, it’s stable, which fits Buffett’s “never lose money” mantra, but come on! If I wanted boring stability, I’d invest in my uncle’s stamp collection. Still, Buffett knows what he’s doing. He didn’t become worth $150 billion by accident. And now Berkshire Hathaway owns over 2.6 million shares of Domino’s. Who am I to argue?
2. Bill Ackman
Next up, we’ve got Bill Ackman. You know him-he’s the guy who studied Buffett early in his career and ended up with a cool $9 billion net worth. Not bad for someone who probably started out reading balance sheets in his pajamas. Anyway, Ackman went ahead and bought shares of Amazon (AMZN). Because apparently, if you want to make billions, you just copy whatever Jeff Bezos does. Makes sense.
Now, Amazon isn’t just some random e-commerce site anymore; it’s practically its own economy. Consumers love it, businesses depend on it, and AWS-their cloud division-is printing cash faster than most countries can print money. Over the last year alone, AWS generated over $110 billion in sales and almost $43 billion in operating income. That’s insane!
But here’s the part that gets under my skin: AI. Everyone’s obsessed with artificial intelligence these days, and guess what? AWS is poised to benefit big time. So Ackman buys 5.8 million shares of Amazon, making it 9% of his hedge fund’s portfolio. Nine percent! Do you think he ever stops to consider how ridiculous that number sounds? Or does he just walk around smugly thinking, “Yeah, I’m basically an AI investor now”? Ugh.
3. David Tepper
Finally, there’s David Tepper. This guy’s worth over $21 billion, so clearly, he doesn’t need my approval. But guess what he’s been buying? Shares of Vistra (VST), an energy company. Energy stocks, folks. The same ones nobody cared about five years ago because electricity demand was as exciting as watching paint dry.
But wait-it turns out data centers and AI require a ton of power. Suddenly, everyone’s talking about nuclear energy like it’s the second coming. Meanwhile, Vistra’s sitting there producing nuclear power along with other forms of electricity. Sneaky, right?
Here’s the kicker: Tepper hasn’t actually bought any new shares since late 2024. In fact, he sold some earlier this year. But according to HedgeFollow, Vistra was still among the top 100 stocks hedge funds were buying in Q2 2025. And Tepper’s stake is worth around $350 million. So maybe he knows something we don’t-or maybe he just forgot to sell the rest. Either way, it bugs me.
Play Your Own Game
Look, Buffett, Ackman, and Tepper have made fortunes playing the stock market. And sure, Domino’s, Amazon, and Vistra could go up in value, making them even richer. But here’s the deal: blindly copying billionaires is like showing up to a black-tie event wearing cargo shorts. It’s awkward, it’s inappropriate, and frankly, it makes everyone uncomfortable.
As a business historian, I can tell you that every investment decision should come with deep research and a clear understanding of your own financial goals. These guys aren’t infallible-they’re just really rich. And while their moves might inspire ideas, they shouldn’t dictate yours. Seriously, though, if you’re going to copy anyone, at least pick someone whose portfolio aligns with your life plan. Otherwise, you’re just asking for trouble.
So yeah, take inspiration from the billionaires, but then build your own thesis. Because nothing screams “amateur hour” louder than mimicking someone else’s strategy without knowing why. Trust me, I’ve seen it happen. 😊
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2025-08-27 04:09