Apple(US:AAPL) Zheng Quan Shi Bao·2025-11-15 08:31Core Viewpoint - Berkshire Hathaway, led by Warren Buffett, has significantly reduced its Apple holdings while establishing a new position in Alphabet, indicating a potential shift in investment strategy as Buffett prepares to step down as CEO [1][3]. Group 1: Investment Changes - As of the end of Q3, Berkshire Hathaway held 41 stocks with a total market value of $267 billion, up 3.4% from the previous quarter [2]. - Apple remains the largest holding at approximately $60.66 billion, but Berkshire has reduced its stake from 280 million shares to 238.2 million shares, selling nearly three-quarters of its previous 905 million shares [2]. - Berkshire also reduced its holdings in Bank of America by 37.19 million shares and increased its position in Chubb by 4.29 million shares [2]. - A new position of 17.84 million shares in Alphabet has made it the tenth largest holding for Berkshire [2]. Group 2: Management Transition and Strategy - Buffett's impending retirement has led to speculation about a change in investment style, with Todd Combs and Ted Weschler, who are more active in tech stocks, likely influencing the decision to invest in Alphabet [3]. - Historically, Buffett has been reluctant to invest in pure tech companies, but the new management may adopt a different approach [3]. - Alphabet's stock has risen 46% this year, outperforming other major tech companies, and its Q3 revenue reached $102.35 billion, a 16% year-over-year increase, exceeding Wall Street expectations [3]. Group 3: Company Outlook - Buffett expressed confidence in Berkshire's ability to withstand economic changes and highlighted the company's record cash holdings of $381.6 billion [4]. - Despite a nearly 10% increase in stock price this year, Berkshire has underperformed compared to the S&P 500's 16.7% gain [5].