If you put $1,000 in Warren Buffett's largest holding at the start of 2025, here's your return now

Group 1 - Warren Buffett has adopted a notably bearish stance, with Berkshire Hathaway being a net seller of stocks for several quarters and holding a record-breaking cash position [1][2] - Buffett's latest shareholder letter warns against the current fiscal policy in the U.S. and highlights significant moves, including a $116 million sale of DaVita shares and increased investment in Occidental Petroleum [2][3] - Buffett has not reduced his stake in Apple, which constitutes approximately 28% of Berkshire's stock portfolio, holding 300 million shares [4][5] Group 2 - Apple's stock has declined by 4.99% since the beginning of the year, with the share price dropping from $250.42 to $237.93 [4] - A $1,000 investment in Apple at the start of 2025 would now be worth $950.10, reflecting a loss of $49.90 [5] - Despite a strong Q1 2025 report, challenges such as late entry into the AI market, weak sales in China, and a sluggish upgrade cycle in the U.S. have negatively impacted investor confidence [5][6]