15 Best Stocks to Buy According to Billionaire Seth Klarman

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14. Herbalife Nutrition Ltd. (NYSE:HLF)

Baupost Group’s Stake: $119 Million

Herbalife Nutrition Ltd. (NYSE:HLF) is a staple in the 13F filings of Baupost Group since the end of 2022. Back then, this position comprised 2 million shares. It remained around the 2 million mark for two years before making a sudden jump to over 5 million in the second quarter of 2024. Filings for the fourth quarter of 2025 show that the fund has increased its position in the company by nearly 20% compared to filings for the third quarter, with the holding now consisting of close to 9.3 million shares with an average price of $10.59.

Klarman, in his book Margin of Safety, has detailed his investment approach towards stocks like Herbalife Nutrition Ltd. (NYSE:HLF) and others, highlighting that investors should usually refrain from purchasing a full position in a given security all at once. Per Klarman, those who fail to heed this advice may be compelled to watch a subsequent price decline helplessly, with no buying power in reserve. He adds that buying a partial position leaves reserves that permit investors to average down, lowering their average cost per share, if prices decline.

Herbalife Nutrition Ltd. (NYSE:HLF) provides health and wellness products in North America, Mexico, South and Central America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, China, and the Asia Pacific. It offers weight management products, including meal replacement, protein shakes, drink mixes, weight loss supplements, healthy snacks, and metabolism boosting teas.

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