American Express (NYSE: AXP) has surpassed broader market gains over the last five years, posting an 11.5% annualized lead. With an average yearly return of 26.33%, the financial titan has shown that even a small investment could have reaped notable rewards during this period.

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway investments in Amazon and Visa may hold the key to beating the market over the next decade. With Amazon’s AI innovations and Visa’s ongoing benefit from the global shift away from cash, both companies appear poised for sustained success.