Warren Buffett doubles Berkshire Hathaway's cash to $334 billion, majority of investments still in equities.

From Nasdaq: 2025-03-03 05:00:00

Berkshire Hathaway’s 2024 annual report reveals Warren Buffett’s focus on raising cash, doubling it to $334 billion. Most sales were from the public stock portfolio, including Bank of America and Apple. Buffett emphasizes the majority of investments are still in equities. He views Berkshire Hathaway as a collection of stock investments.

Buffett’s shareholder letter provides insight into his investment approach. He considers Berkshire Hathaway a portfolio of companies, with most owned outright. Investors essentially hire Buffett to manage their money. This intellectual shift reframes Berkshire Hathaway as a company rather than just a stock to invest in.

The Motley Fool’s Stock Advisor team identified the 10 best stocks to buy now, with Berkshire Hathaway not making the cut. Consider Nvidia’s success after being recommended in 2005. Stock Advisor offers a blueprint for success, with returns outperforming the S&P 500 since 2002. Join Stock Advisor for the latest top 10 list.



Read more at Nasdaq: Berkshire Hathaway’s “Extraordinary Cash Position” Is No Big Deal, According to Warren Buffett