Buffett Says ‘Substantial Majority’ of Berkshire Shareholders’ Money in Stocks
Warren Buffett gave him Berkshire Hathaway ((brk.a; bk.b) shareholders, despite record cash transport by the conglomerate, their “most” of their funds belong to stocks.
Berkshire Soaring over 70% It reached $14.53 billion year-on-year, ending in 2024, with a record $334.2 billion in cash, with equal value of cash and short-term investments.
In his letter, Buffett stressed that Berkshire will remain focused on stock investment despite having cash holdings.
“Although some commentators currently believe that the cash situation at Berkshire is extraordinary, most of your funds are still in stocks,” Buffett wrote. “This preference will not change. Although our ownership of stocks in the marketable from The $354 billion fell to $272 billion last year, but the value of controlled stocks we uncited increased and far exceeded the value of the marketable portfolio.”
Berkshire includes AppleAAPL), Bank of America (BAC),Coca Cola(That), Chevron (CVX) and American Express (AXP).
“Berkshire shareholders can rest assured that we will always deploy a large amount of funds in stocks, most of which are U.S. stocks, although many of them will have international significance.” “Berkshire will never want to have it,” he added. Ownership of cash equivalent assets, not ownership of good businesses, whether controlled or only partially owned.”