Business · 13 July 2026

Berkshire Hathaway holds record cash as market shows warning signs

Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett's company, holds 59% of its investment portfolio, or $397.4 billion, in cash and T-bills, an unprecedented amount. The stock market's overvaluation is indicated by two key metrics: the Buffett Indicator and the Shiller P/E. New CEO Greg Abel is now positioned to buy assets if a market downturn occurs, similar to Buffett's strategy during the 2008 financial crisis.

By BriefTea Editorial · 13 July 2026 at 10:55

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