Billionaire Warren Buffett Has a $348 Billion Dilemma — and His Decision Is Only Getting Tougher

From Nasdaq, Inc.: 2025-06-16 03:51:00

Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, is stepping down by the end of the year, passing the reins to Greg Abel. Despite a record $348 billion cash pile, Buffett remains cautious due to historically high stock market valuations. The Buffett Indicator is near an all-time high of 202%, signaling overvaluation. Berkshire Hathaway has been a net seller of stocks for 10 consecutive quarters, disposing of $174.4 billion more than purchased. Buffett’s patient approach to investing, waiting for price dislocations, continues as he looks for opportunities in a pricey market. Berkshire Hathaway’s cash pile will remain until suitable investment opportunities arise.



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