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Buffett Sells Billions in Apple Stock
Berkshire Hathaway drastically cuts its Apple stock holdings, sparking investor questions and fueling speculation about future market outlook.
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Warren BuffettCharlie MungerCathy SeifertJim Shanahan
- Why did Berkshire Hathaway sell a significant portion of its Apple stock?
- Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett's company, significantly reduced its Apple stock holdings this year, selling off billions of dollars worth of shares.
- What is the investor reaction to Berkshire Hathaway's actions this quarter?
- Investors may be disappointed that Berkshire didn't repurchase any of its own shares this quarter, leading analysts to speculate about Buffett's outlook on the future economic and market conditions.
- What was the overall financial performance of Berkshire Hathaway in the third quarter?
- Despite the large sale of Apple stock and lack of share repurchases, Berkshire Hathaway reported a significant increase in third-quarter profit compared to the previous year, mainly due to realized investment gains.
- How significantly did the sale of Apple stock impact Berkshire Hathaway's overall holdings?
- The sale reduced Berkshire's Apple holdings substantially; while Apple remains their largest single investment, its value decreased significantly compared to the previous year.
- What other factors, beyond tax increases, might have contributed to the decision to sell Apple stock?
- One reason cited for the sale was Buffett's anticipation of future tax increases. He also mentioned that the sales started shortly after the death of his long-time business partner, Charlie Munger.