Core Insights - Michael Burry's Scion Asset Management reported a significant increase in its U.S. stock holdings, with a total market value of approximately $580 million for Q2 2025, up 191.5% from $199 million in the previous quarter [1] - The fund added 14 new stocks, reduced its holdings in one stock, and completely exited six stocks, with the top ten holdings accounting for 92.37% of the total portfolio value [1] - Notably, Scion's bullish position on UnitedHealth Group (UNH) aligns with Berkshire Hathaway's recent investment strategy, indicating a shared optimism about the healthcare sector's recovery [1][2] Holdings Summary - The top holding in Scion's portfolio is UnitedHealth Group, with a market value of $190 million, representing 18.88% of the portfolio [3][6] - Other significant holdings include Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN) at $105 million (18.16%), Lululemon Athletica (LULU) at $95 million (16.43%), and Meta Platforms (META) at $73.8 million (12.76%) [3][6] - The fund's top five purchases in Q2 were UnitedHealth Group, Regeneron, Lululemon, Meta, and Estee Lauder [4][6] Selling Activity - The top five sell positions included put options for Nvidia (NVDA), Alibaba (BABA), Pinduoduo (PDD), JD.com (JD), and Trip.com (TCOM) [5][6] - The fund significantly reduced its exposure to Chinese tech stocks, reflecting a shift in investment strategy compared to the previous quarter [7][9] Market Context - UnitedHealth's stock is currently trading near a five-year low, down 57.4% from its 52-week high, which may present a buying opportunity as Burry seeks value in the company [2] - The overall market sentiment has shifted positively, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices achieving double-digit gains in Q2, indicating a recovery in investor confidence [7][9]

Investment Actions - Berkshire Hathaway sold some Apple shares [1] - Berkshire Hathaway bought United Health shares [1] Company Comparison - The report questions which company, Apple or United Health, is more admirable [1]

Core Insights - David Tepper's Appaloosa LP significantly increased its stake in UnitedHealth (UNH.US) during Q2, showcasing a contrarian investment strategy [1][2] - The total market value of Appaloosa LP's holdings decreased to $6.45 billion from $8.38 billion, a 23% decline quarter-over-quarter [1] - Alibaba (BABA.US) remains the largest holding, with approximately 7.07 million shares valued at about $800 million, representing 12.43% of the portfolio, down 23.43% from the previous quarter [1][2] Holdings Overview - UnitedHealth (UNH.US) is the second-largest holding, with around 2.45 million shares valued at approximately $764 million, a 1300% increase in holdings compared to the previous quarter [2] - Amazon (AMZN.US) ranks third, holding about 2.7 million shares valued at approximately $592 million, a 7.57% increase from the last quarter [2] - Vistra Energy (VST.US) is the fourth-largest holding, with around 1.8 million shares valued at approximately $349 million, a 21.74% decrease from the previous quarter [2] - NRG Energy (NRG.US) is the fifth-largest holding, with about 1.98 million shares valued at approximately $318 million, a 3.41% decrease from the last quarter [3] New Positions and Exits - Appaloosa LP established new positions in Intel (INTC.US), Raytheon Technologies (RTX.US), United Airlines (UAL.US), and Delta Air Lines (DAL.US) during Q2 [3] - The firm exited positions in Apple put options (AAPL.US, PUT), Broadcom (AVGO.US), and Las Vegas Sands (LVS.US) [3] Top Buy and Sell Changes - The top five new buys included UnitedHealth, Nvidia (NVDA.US), Amazon, TSMC (TSM.US), and Intel [3] - The top five sells included SPDR S&P 500 Fossil put options (SPYX.US, PUT), Apple put options, Alibaba, and the China large-cap ETF (FXI.US) [3]

Group 1 - Hedge fund manager David Tepper increased his stake in UnitedHealth Group by 2.3 million shares, bringing the total value to $764 million, which now represents 11.9% of his portfolio [1][3] - UnitedHealth's stock price fell approximately 40% during the second quarter, making it one of the worst performers in the S&P 500, amid multiple crises including a CEO change and a criminal investigation [3][5] - Tepper's actions coincided with Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway also acquiring over 5 million shares of UnitedHealth, boosting market confidence and leading to a nearly 10% increase in the stock price in after-hours trading [3][5] Group 2 - Tepper significantly reduced his holdings in Chinese stocks, cutting Alibaba by over 20% to 7.1 million shares, while still maintaining a value of approximately $802 million [1][5] - Other Chinese stocks saw even larger reductions, with JD.com down 13%, Baidu down 19%, and Pinduoduo reduced by over 50% [5] - Despite a 46% increase in the MSCI China Index over the past year, Tepper's adjustments indicate a more cautious outlook on Chinese stocks [5] Group 3 - In addition to UnitedHealth, Tepper increased his positions in Nvidia by 1.45 million shares (483%), Amazon by 190,000 shares (7.6%), and Taiwan Semiconductor by 755,000 shares (279.6%) [2][5] - He also reduced his stakes in Meta by 15,000 shares (27%), Alphabet by 51,000 shares (25%), Uber by 45,000 shares (14%), and Lyft by 100,000 shares (11%) [2][5]

Core Viewpoint - Berkshire Hathaway, led by Warren Buffett, has resumed selling its major holdings in Apple and reduced its stake in Bank of America while making significant investments in UnitedHealth and revealing new positions in Nucor and two real estate stocks [1][7][10][13]. Group 1: Changes in Holdings - Berkshire sold 20 million shares of Apple, reducing its stake by 6.67%, with the market value decreasing by $4.1 billion, bringing the total shares held to approximately 280 million [7][9]. - The stake in Bank of America was reduced by about 26.3 million shares, a decrease of 4.71%, with a market value drop of $1.24 billion, while the holding percentage slightly increased to 11.12% [10][11]. - Berkshire completely exited its position in T-Mobile, selling 3.88 million shares [12]. Group 2: New Investments - Berkshire made a significant investment in UnitedHealth, acquiring approximately 5.04 million shares valued at about $1.57 billion, making it the 18th largest holding [13][14]. - The company also initiated positions in Nucor, purchasing 6.61 million shares valued at approximately $857 million, and in Lennar, acquiring about 7.05 million shares valued at around $780 million [2][3][4]. - Additionally, Berkshire bought over 1.48 million shares of D.R. Horton, valued at approximately $191 million [5]. Group 3: Portfolio Overview - Among the top ten holdings, Chevron was the only stock that saw an increase, with Berkshire adding 3.45 million shares, although its holding percentage decreased to 6.79% due to a drop in stock price [17]. - The top ten holdings remained largely unchanged, with Apple, American Express, and Bank of America being the top three [18][22].

Core Insights - Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has acquired over 5 million shares of UnitedHealth, valued at $1.6 billion as of June [1][2] - The investment is significant as it may be one of Buffett's last major decisions before retirement at the end of the year [2] - UnitedHealth's stock experienced a dramatic decline from approximately $600 in mid-April to around $310 by the end of June, suggesting it may have been oversold [3] Berkshire Hathaway's Portfolio Adjustments - Berkshire reduced its stake in Apple by 7%, now holding 280 million shares worth $57 billion, having sold over two-thirds of its position since early 2024 [4] - New investments were made in homebuilders DR Horton and Lennar, as well as steel producer Nucor, after receiving regulatory approval [5] - Additional new positions include Lamar Advertising and Allegion, while stakes in Chevron, Constellation Brands, and Domino's Pizza were increased [9] Stock Sales and Cash Accumulation - Berkshire sold a net $3 billion in stocks last quarter, buying $3.9 billion worth but selling $6.9 billion, marking 11 consecutive quarters as a net seller [10] - The stock sales have contributed to an increase in Berkshire's cash reserves to $344 billion, surpassing the market capitalization of Coca-Cola [11] - Buffett has faced challenges in finding attractive investment opportunities due to high valuations in both public and private markets [11]

Core Insights - Berkshire Hathaway, led by Warren Buffett, reported its Q2 holdings as of June 30, revealing new positions in six stocks, including over 5 million shares of UnitedHealth (UNH.N) and over 6.6 million shares of Nucor Steel (NUE.N) [2] - The company reduced its stake in Apple (AAPL.O) by 20 million shares and in Bank of America (BAC.N) by 26.31 million shares [2] - Berkshire increased its position in Chevron (CVX.N) by over 3.45 million shares and completely exited its investment in T-Mobile US (TMUS.O) [2]

Group 1 - Berkshire Hathaway has re-entered the healthcare insurance sector by purchasing 5.04 million shares of UnitedHealth Group, valued at approximately $1.57 billion as of June 30, marking its first investment in this sector since exiting in 2010 [1] - UnitedHealth's stock price rose over 10% in after-hours trading following the news, despite a nearly 50% decline in its stock price year-to-date due to rising medical costs, a U.S. Department of Justice investigation, a cyberattack last year, and the death of former executive Brian Thompson [1] - Berkshire also sold 20 million shares of Apple, reducing its holdings to 280 million shares, while Apple remains the largest single stock in Berkshire's portfolio [1] Group 2 - Berkshire Hathaway has established new positions in residential builder DR Horton and significantly increased its stake in Lennar, along with new investments in Allegion, Lamar Advertising, and Nucor, all of which saw varying degrees of stock price increases in after-hours trading [2] - The company sold approximately $3 billion more in stocks than it bought during the April to June period, marking the 11th consecutive quarter of net selling in U.S. stocks, with cash and equivalents totaling $344.1 billion as of June 30 [2] - It remains unclear who led these transactions, whether it was Warren Buffett, investment managers Todd Combs and Ted Weschler, or successor candidate Greg Abel, but the market generally views Berkshire's purchases as endorsements of the respective companies [2]

Core Insights - Berkshire Hathaway, led by Warren Buffett, has resumed selling its largest holding, Apple, and has further reduced its stake in Bank of America while making significant investments in UnitedHealth and revealing new positions in Nucor and two real estate stocks [1][8][12]. Investment Actions - In Q2, Berkshire purchased approximately 5.04 million shares of UnitedHealth, with a market value of about $1.57 billion, making it the 18th largest holding [2][15]. - The "mystery" holding Nucor Steel was revealed, with Berkshire acquiring 6.61 million shares valued at over $857 million, ranking as the 25th largest holding [3][5]. - Berkshire also bought around 7.05 million shares of Lennar, valued at approximately $780 million, and over 1.48 million shares of D.R. Horton, valued at about $191 million [6][7]. Reductions in Holdings - Berkshire reduced its Apple holdings by 20 million shares, a decrease of 6.67%, bringing its total to approximately 280 million shares, with a market value reduction of $4.1 billion [8][10]. - The stake in Bank of America was cut by about 26.31 million shares, a 4.71% decrease, with a market value reduction of $1.24 billion [11][12]. - Berkshire completely exited its position in T-Mobile, selling 3.88 million shares [13]. Portfolio Composition - By the end of Q2, Apple's holding represented 22.31% of Berkshire's portfolio, while Bank of America accounted for 11.12% [10][11]. - Chevron was the only stock among the top ten holdings to see an increase, with Berkshire adding 3.45 million shares, although its percentage of the portfolio decreased from 7.69% to 6.79% due to a decline in stock price [19]. Market Reactions - Following the disclosure of Berkshire's investment in UnitedHealth, the stock price surged over 9% in after-hours trading [16].

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