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Core Insights - The 2025 Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholder meeting is set to take place, marking Warren Buffett's 60th year at the helm of the company, amidst significant market and policy changes [2] - Berkshire Hathaway's stock has outperformed the S&P 500 index, with an increase of over 18% year-to-date, compared to a 3.31% decline in the S&P 500 [2] Investment Strategy: Asset Sales and Cash Accumulation - Berkshire's cash and cash equivalents reached $33.2 billion, a significant increase from $16.76 billion in 2023, indicating a doubling of cash reserves [3] - The increase in cash reserves is attributed to the sale of assets, including a substantial reduction of two-thirds of its holdings in Apple, leaving 300 million shares at the end of 2024 [3] - Berkshire also reduced its stake in Bank of America, holding approximately 68 million shares at the end of 2024, down by 35.26 million shares from the previous year [3] - The company has significantly slowed its stock buyback activity, repurchasing only $2.9 billion in 2024, the lowest annual total since 2018 [3] Investment Strategy: Bond Issuance and Japanese Investments - In April, Berkshire issued ¥900 billion in Japanese bonds, continuing its strategy of investing in Japanese trading companies [4] - Since 2019, Berkshire has focused on high-credit Japanese corporate bonds, with total yen bond issuance reaching ¥1.95 trillion (approximately $9.89 billion) [4] - Berkshire has increased its holdings in major Japanese trading companies, with ownership percentages rising across several firms, including Mitsui and Mitsubishi [5] Market Focus: Cash Management and Economic Outlook - The market is keenly observing how Berkshire will manage its substantial cash reserves and future investment plans, especially after significant sales of U.S. tech stocks [6] - Buffett has reassured shareholders that the company will continue to allocate most funds to stock investments rather than holding cash equivalents [6] - The upcoming 13-F report will reveal Buffett's investment moves for the first quarter [6] Succession and Philanthropy - Following Buffett's passing in 2024, his remaining wealth will be donated to a newly established charitable trust, managed by his children, highlighting wealth distribution concerns [7]