Berkshire Hathaway has sold $20 billion in stock holdings this quarter, raising its cash position to a record $340 billion, fueling speculation that Warren Buffett sees the market as overvalued.
What He Sold
Buffett reduced positions in Apple, Bank of America, and Chevron. The Oracle of Omaha has been a net seller of stocks for 7 consecutive quarters, the longest selling streak in Berkshire's history.
Signal to Markets
Analysts debate whether Buffett is signaling a market top or simply finding better risk-adjusted returns in Treasury bills yielding 4-5%.
- $340B cash pile — all-time record
- $20B in stock sales this quarter
- 7 consecutive quarters of net selling
- Apple, BofA, Chevron positions reduced