Berkshire Hathaway: New Accents in the Investment Portfolio

The investment world continues to evolve, and Berkshire Hathaway under Warren Buffett seems to be adapting skillfully to this change. After the company's portfolio was heavily dominated by Apple in the past, Berkshire has recently drastically reduced its holdings in the tech giant. Apple once accounted for more than half of the portfolio; now, its share stands at 29 percent – a significant reduction reflecting Buffett's strategy of diversification. Another heavyweight in Berkshire's portfolio, Bank of America, is also experiencing a reduction. While recently 13 percent of the portfolio was invested in the bank, it is now only 10 percent. Nevertheless, the stake remains impressive with a value of over $31 billion. Notably, Berkshire's new focus on U.S. government bonds has reached an astonishing volume of $234.6 billion, surpassing even the holdings of the U.S. Federal Reserve. This conservative realignment suggests caution, yet new investments such as in the aerospace supplier Heico and the cosmetics retailer Ulta Beauty demonstrate that Buffett continues to adhere to his philosophy of "economic moats." Some existing holdings, such as Sirius XM Holdings, Occidental Petroleum, and Chubb, have also been increased. Despite recent sales, including the complete divestment of shares in Paramount Global and Snowflake, Berkshire remains attractive to many investors. With a skillful balance of conservative investments and opportunistic acquisitions, the current portfolio appears better positioned than ever. I remain optimistic and continue to see Berkshire as a buy candidate.