Berkshire Hathaway Maintains Significant Stake in Apple Despite Share Reduction
Despite recent reductions to its position, Apple remains the largest holding in Berkshire Hathaway's equity portfolio. Even after selling roughly a quarter of its stake—reducing it from about 300 million shares to around 228 million—Apple accounts for approximately 22% of Berkshire’s stock holdings and is valued at nearly $60 billion, surpassing other major positions like American Express or Alphabet. Berkshire also benefits from Apple's consistent dividend payments and the company's ongoing share buybacks. These repurchases reduce the total number of shares in circulation, effectively increasing Berkshire’s ownership stake without any additional investment—a compounding effect that Warren Buffett has long praised as a key advantage of the holding. The trimming was not an abandonment but rather a strategic move to manage risk and lock in gains from Apple's high valuation. The decision reflects ongoing confidence under new CEO Greg Abel, who continues to support Berkshire’s core investments.
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