If you have a long time horizon to invest, you can see incredible gains with even a low starting sum. The best way to increase your gains is to add over time and let the magic of compounding do its job.

Investing legend Warren Buffett is a big proponent of holding for the long term and has famously said that his favorite holding period is forever. If you would have invested $1,000 in his holding company, Berkshire Hathaway, 30 years ago, even with no addition, you'd have more than $30,000 today.

You can still invest in Berkshire Hathaway today and likely watch your money grow. You can also choose Buffett stocks that work for your individual portfolio needs. Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO), American Express (NYSE: AXP), and Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) are four top picks.

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