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Buffett's 1989 Coca-Cola purchase yields 4,200% return with dividends

10/11/2026

A $1,000 investment in Coca-Cola at the start of 1989 would be worth approximately $43,000 today, representing a 4,200% total return when dividends are reinvested.

This long-term holding by Warren Buffett demonstrates the significant compounding effect of his strategy to buy well-run businesses and hold them for extended periods.

Berkshire Hathaway, under Buffett's leadership, has generated a 6,099,294% gain over the same timeframe. By comparison, the S&P 500 index rose 46,061% during that period.

The analysis highlights four dividend stocks from Buffett's portfolio: Coca-Cola, American Express, Chevron, and Bank of America.

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