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Warren Buffett Went Out With a Bang by Selling 77% of His Amazon Stake and Piling Into a Virtual Monopoly That's Soared 13,600% Since Its IPO
- Buffett reduced Berkshire’s Amazon stake by about 77% in Berkshire’s latest 13F, moving capital away from AMZN.
- Buffett retired as Berkshire’s CEO on Dec. 31, 2025, with Greg Abel taking the helm.
- Buffett pivoted to Alphabet, buying more than 17.8 million Class A shares in Q3 2025.
- Alphabet is highlighted as a virtual monopoly with strong ad pricing power and YouTube within its portfolio.
- Amazon’s AWS and AI investment spending were noted as potential near-term profit pressures.
- Buffett’s move follows his broader practice of value investing and seeking durable moats.
- Alphabet’s balance sheet remained a factor, with substantial cash reserves and strong cash flow.
- Buffett views Alphabet’s moat as a key factor in its long-term value.
- Buffett’s 2025 portfolio moves were framed as part of a broader reassessment under Abel’s leadership.
- The report highlights ongoing discussions about AI and data center spending across Berkshire’s holdings.
- The article references The Motley Fool's analysis and disclosures around Buffett's moves.
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