Buffett says he remains involved in decision/investment making at Berkshire Hathaway (BRKB), but would not make any the CEO disagrees with. Co. purchased USD 17bln of Treasury bills in the last week.
- If there is a big market decline, Berkshire will deploy cash.
- Estimates that Berkshire made more than USD 100bln on its Apple investment; Apple remains Berkshire's largest stock investment; started selling Apple shares too soon.
Context
Warren Buffett's continued involvement in decision-making at Berkshire Hathaway reinforces confidence in the company's strategic direction. The substantial purchase of $17 billion in Treasury bills signals a readiness to capitalize on potential market declines, indicating a cautious yet opportunistic stance. The mention of past investment performance, particularly with Apple, may draw attention to Berkshire's long-term value strategy, affecting sentiment across tech and financial sectors.
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