admin Investors reacted quickly to the latest Berkshire Alphabet stake disclosure, which showed a $4.3 billion position in Alphabet and a fresh round of selling in Apple. The shift, reported in the latest quarterly filing, immediately drew attention across market desks as analysts assessed the timing and intent behind Berkshire’s updated equity lineup.
Berkshire reported ownership of 17.85 million Alphabet shares, placing the tech company among its largest holdings. The move surprised analysts because Berkshire traditionally avoided technology-heavy bets, even though Buffett and Charlie Munger had previously acknowledged missing the opportunity to invest in Google earlier. The new position now signals a notable change in Berkshire’s view toward digital advertising strength and long-term technology demand.
The filing also confirmed a continued reduction in Berkshire’s Apple stake. Holdings fell to 238.2 million shares, extending a multi-quarter trend that has already cut more than two-thirds of its earlier peak of over 900 million shares. Despite the selling, Apple remains Berkshire’s single largest listed investment, valued at more than $60 billion. Analysts said the combination of Apple trimming and aggressive Alphabet buying suggests a broader recalibration of technology exposure.
The portfolio shift extended to other major holdings as well. Berkshire sold nearly 6% of its Bank of America stake, continuing a reduction that began last year. The conglomerate also exited its position in homebuilder DR Horton while adding to positions in Chubb and Domino’s. These moves, analysts said, point to a tighter focus on earnings consistency and valuation discipline during a period of elevated market uncertainty.
Cash reserves climbed to a record $381.7 billion, strengthening Berkshire’s ability to act if valuations reset. Market strategists noted that the rising cash position, paired with selective buying, reflects a cautious but opportunistic stance heading into the next year.
The latest disclosure carries added significance because Warren Buffett prepares to hand CEO responsibilities to Greg Abel on January 1. The leadership transition, the first in six decades, adds weight to each portfolio decision made in the final months of Buffett’s tenure. Investors said the Berkshire Alphabet stake aligns with a broader shift toward firms with durable digital revenue fundamentals as Berkshire enters a new chapter under Abel.
Market reaction remained steady through the day, though Alphabet shares gained modestly following the release, reflecting renewed confidence after receiving the symbolic approval long associated with Berkshire’s major investments.
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