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Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway have been eliminating market risk for the past year.
The excess cash generated from these sales and others was not reinvested in the market.
Instead, Berkshire Hathaway is sitting on over $334 billion in cash.
For reference, this is enough cash to purchase 95% of the S&P 500.
Whats Next?
Buffetts recent strategy of sellinginvestmentsand holding cash seems to contrast his core value of investing for the long term.
Buffetts cash-conserving approach seemed to fare well in the first few months of 2025.
Buffett now sits at number five on Forbes wealthiest billionaires list.
While theres no telling when Buffett will switch his investment strategy, we can learn a few lessons.
For one, having a diversified portfolio has helped Berkshire Hathaway stay steady during volatile markets.
Buffett only invests in companies that he is highly confident in and usually invests for at least one year.
Additionally, taking a conservative approach can be beneficial for preserving yourwealth.
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