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Why Warren Buffett Is Keeping 25% of Berkshire's Assets in Cash


Published on 2025-01-13 08:21:04 - MSN
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  • Investors can often benefit from following the recent movements and decisions made by the biggest names in the market, especially if they can work through reverse engineering some of the reasoning behind these decisions.

Warren Buffett, the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, has decided to maintain a significant portion of the company's assets in cash, with about 25% or $189 billion, as of the end of 2023. This strategy reflects Buffett's cautious approach to investing, especially in a market environment where he finds few undervalued investment opportunities. The cash hoard, primarily held in short-term Treasury bills, serves multiple purposes: it provides liquidity for potential acquisitions, offers a buffer against economic downturns, and allows Berkshire to take advantage of market dips. Buffett's philosophy has always been to invest when conditions are favorable, and currently, he believes that many stocks are overvalued, leading him to keep a substantial cash reserve rather than overpay for investments. This approach underscores his long-term investment strategy of patience and value investing, waiting for the right opportunities to deploy capital effectively.

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