Buffett's company Berkshire Hathaway owns several high-yielding stocks in its portfolio. However, of the 45 stocks and exchange-traded funds exchange-traded funds (ETFs) Berkshire owns, only one has a dividend yield above 5% -- and it's a stock Buffett has owned for over a decade.

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has sold $133 billion worth of stocks in the first three quarters of 2024. This includes a reduction in its stake in Bank of America, which has been a major investment for Berkshire in recent years.

Berkshire Hathaway’s portfolio is filled with dividend stocks, which should come as no surprise to Buffett followers. Buffett invests in companies with strong profitability, sensible capital allocation and competitive advantages, all of which often translate into stocks with solid dividends.

Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ: KHC) and American Express (NYSE: AXP) emerge as standout picks, offering investors compelling opportunities for both growth and stability heading into 2025.

Few names command as much attention when it comes to investing as Warren Buffett. It's for good reason, too, when you consider the success he and his company, Berkshire Hathaway, have sustained through decades.

The end of the year can be a fantastic time to check in on your investments -- and perhaps even give your portfolio a boost by investing in more stocks or funds. Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be a simple way to invest in dozens or even hundreds of stocks at once,