Warren Buffett’s Endorsement: Visa as a Long-Term Investment

Warren Buffett's investment acumen remains unparalleled, with Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio serving as a blueprint for investors worldwide. Among its holdings, Visa stands out—not for its size, but for its bulletproof business model. The payment processor skims a fraction from every transaction without exposure to credit risk, a strategy that yielded $10.2 billion in revenue last quarter.

Visa's network processed 83 billion transactions in Q3, up 10% year-over-year. This growth underscores its dominance as a financial intermediary. While Berkshire's stake is modest at 1%, the company exemplifies Buffett's preference for durable competitive advantages. For those with $1,000 to deploy, Visa offers a rare combination of scalability and insulation from macroeconomic headwinds.