If I Could Only Buy and Hold a Single Stock, This Would Be It

I own dozens of stocks, and diversification is important to me. I like the idea of letting winners run and losers become a smaller part of my portfolio.But what if I could only buy and hold a single stock? My first inclination would be to go with a holding company like Berkshire Hathaway because it's invested in many other publicly traded companies. However, if I had to exclude such "ETF-like" stocks, the decision would be more difficult.I evaluate multiple factors before buying a stock. The things I consider are likely the same as those of most other investors -- valuation, management, track record, etc. Two criteria stand out above all the others, though.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool