Value vs. Vision — Buffett & Wood’s Portfolio Split, Q3 2025

This chart captures the strategic divergence between Warren Buffett’s traditional value approach and Cathie Wood’s disruptive growth thesis. Buffett leans heavily into Financials (41%), Staples (15%), and Energy (12%), while Wood favors Healthcare (20.5%), Tech (24.4%), and Consumer Discretionary (14%).

🧠 Takeaway: Buffett builds around cash flow, moats, and regulatory resilience. Wood bets on innovation cycles, optionality, and exponential upside.

📊 Analysis:

• Warren Buffett’s portfolio reflects defensive strength and predictable earnings — banks, insurers, and consumer giants
• Cathie Wood’s allocation tilts toward high-variance sectors — genomics, AI, EVs, and digital platforms
• Tech overlap is the only common ground (Buffett: 23.6%, Wood: 24.4%) — but the underlying names differ dramatically