Warren Buffett Has a Record Amount of Cash — What Does It Mean for Your Portfolio?

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As a result, hisinvestmentmoves are closely tracked particularly the amount of cash that he holds in his portfolio.

Here are some of thepotential reasons for Buffetts actions.

Buffett famously only buys quality companies at good prices.

As of Jan. 3, 2025, Apple closed at $243.36.

But sooner or later, all investors with profits must pay the piper, and Buffett is no different.

If stock prices rise and Buffetts shares get called away, his cash pile increases.

Historically, in those scenarios, Buffett has been a seller, not a buyer.

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