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BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY CLASS B

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BRK.B: Channel-Bound & Targeting New HighsThis chart for Berkshire Hathaway Class B (BRK.B) presents a clear and actionable technical setup, operating within a well-defined long-term bullish channel. Dominant Bullish Channel: BRK.B is clearly trading within a well-established, upward-sloping channel. This channel dictates the long-term trend, confirming a robust bullish bias as price consistently finds support at the lower band and resistance at the upper band. Recent Pullback from All-Time Highs: After reaching its "All Time High" around the 530- 540 resistance zone, the stock has experienced a healthy corrective pullback, aligning with the typical behavior within an ascending channel. Key Support Levels Identified for Re-accumulation: The chart highlights two critical support zones for potential re-entry or accumulation: a primary support between 470− 480, which perfectly aligns with the lower boundary of the active bullish channel, and a deeper, secondary support at 430 - 440 should the first level fail. Clear Upside Target Post-Support Validation: Following a potential bounce from either of the identified support levels, the analysis projects a renewed push towards the "All Time High" zone (530-540). This move represents a compelling 8% to 10% upside target from the current vicinity, validating the strength of the bullish trend and the expected retest of previous resistance. This reinforces a "buy the dip" strategy within the confines of this established channel.
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by ManiMarkets
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BRK.B Long The stock has been trading within a defined channel for nearly five years, suggesting it may be approaching a pivotal bottom. If this turns out to be the case, we could have the opportunity to acquire additional shares of this outstanding company at more attractive prices. It's crucial to stay vigilant and monitor any developments related to this stock, as market conditions can change rapidly. By keeping a close watch on the company's performance and any news that may impact its valuation, we can capitalize on potential buying opportunities that arise. Investing in a fundamentally strong company at lower price points could significantly benefit our long-term investment strategy.
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by geegnimag
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY ($BRK.A) Q4—INSURANCE & CASH SHINEBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY ( NYSE:BRK.A ) Q4—INSURANCE & CASH SHINE (1/9) Good afternoon, TradingView! Berkshire Hathaway ( NYSE:BRK.A ) is humming—Q4 operating earnings soared 71% to $ 14.5B 📈🔥. Insurance and a record cash pile spark buzz—let’s unpack this titan! 🚀 (2/9) – EARNINGS SURGE • Q4 Ops: $ 14.5B—up from $ 8.5B last year 💥 • Full ‘24: Insurance jumps 51%—key driver 📊 • Net: $ 19.7B Q4—profit stays juicy NYSE:BRK.A ’s flexing—steady as she goes! (3/9) – BIG MOVES • Cash Hoard: $ 334B—up from $ 270B mid-year 🌍 • No Buybacks: Q4 skips—$ 7B spent earlier 🚗 • Apple Trim: Half sold off—cash king 🌟 Buffett’s stacking bucks—ready for action! (4/9) – SECTOR SNAP • Market Cap: ~$ 1.075T—top tier 📈 • P/B: 1.55—vs. JPM’s 1.9, Allstate’s 1.3 • Outrun: 25.5% ‘24 vs. S&P’s 25% 🌍 NYSE:BRK.A ’s a beast—value or peak? (5/9) – RISKS IN SIGHT • Stocks: Apple, Chevron swings—volatility nips ⚠️ • Succession: Buffett’s exit looms—jitters? 🏛️ • Economy: Rail, retail soften if cash tightens 📉 Solid, but not ironclad—watch out! (6/9) – SWOT: STRENGTHS • Diverse: Insurance leads—51% growth 🌟 • Cash: $ 334B—ultimate cushion 🔍 • Track: 19.8% CAGR—beats S&P’s 10.2% 🚦 NYSE:BRK.A ’s a fortress—built tough! (7/9) – SWOT: WEAKNESSES & OPPORTUNITIES • Weaknesses: Insurance lean, cash sits 💸 • Opportunities: Deals, yields lift—$ 14.5B zing 🌍 Can NYSE:BRK.A zap the next big win? (8/9) – NYSE:BRK.A ’s Q4 surge—what’s your vibe? 1️⃣ Bullish—Cash rules, value shines. 2️⃣ Neutral—Solid, risks balance. 3️⃣ Bearish—Growth stalls, succession bites. Vote below! 🗳️👇 (9/9) – FINAL TAKEAWAY NYSE:BRK.A ’s $ 14.5B Q4 and $ 334B cash spark zing—insurance flexes 🌍. Premium P/B, but steady wins—champ or chill?
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by DCAChampion
Emotional 4% gap on Warren Buffett "leaving"Keeping eye on possible 10-day option entry on 4% gap that is just irrational quick sell-off. reasons for gap to fill up: -nothing changes, Buffet was not making decisions single-handedly anyway and passing knowledge is his strong side, not the opposite - he will remain chairman of the board -honestly what do people expect? him trade until he´s 100 years old? -Trump meanwhile has a complete meltdown on his tarrif policies not working, he hinted that easing is comming because basicly he has nowhere to got and got cornered. By extension this would bring uplift for all the stocks. reasons to not fill up: -any new idiotic policies by Trump that we can not predict
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by litwizard
BRK.B Technical Analysis – May 2025Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) has pulled back about 38.2% from its 2025 high, a key Fibonacci retracement level that’s often seen as potential support in strong uptrends. It’s also sitting right at the anchored VWAP from this year’s low, which adds weight to this level as a possible bounce zone. The stock gapped down on May 5 following earnings, with Buffett announcing his future step-down—a major sentiment shift. This created two key gaps above: • Weekly gap closes at $524 • Daily gap closes at $535.26 These levels could act as magnets if bulls regain control. A long trade here could make sense with a tight stop just below recent lows and an initial profit target at the $524 gap close. A push beyond that could fill the daily gap at $535.26 and potentially retest all-time highs. On the bearish side, a decisive break below the 38.2% retracement and anchored VWAP could lead to further downside. First support comes in around $480, where a trendline from October 2023 lines up. Below that, a more significant move could take the stock to the $450.30 daily gap fill, which aligns with a second fan line going back to the 2022 bear market low. Despite the pullback, BRK.B remains in a strong longer-term uptrend, but the company’s cautious tone—highlighted by its large cash position—signals potential uncertainty. Whether that’s fear or preparation for a big move remains to be seen. Bottom line: • Bullish setup: Bounce from VWAP + 38.2% retracement, targeting $524–$535. • Bearish setup: Break below current support opens move toward $480 and possibly $450. • Still a strong stock, but sentiment has shifted. Watch how price reacts at current levels.
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by TriumphOne
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"BRK.B Consolidation Near Support: Awaiting Next MoveTechnical Analysis Report: BRK.B (Berkshire Hathaway Inc.) Timeframe: 4H Chart Period Reviewed: 2024 – May 9, 2025 Candle Type: Heikin Ashi 🔹 1. Market Trend Structure Primary Trend: Strong bullish trend from 2024 to early 2025, forming higher highs and higher lows within a well-defined ascending channel. Recent Structure Change (April–May 2025 ): Price broke below the upper trendline and appears to be r etesting former support levels . A possible trend exhaustion or reversal is forming. 🔹 2. Key Support and Resistance Levels Major Resistance: $541.94 All-time high; psychological barrier. Resistance: $522.04 Local high before recent downturn. Current Price : $513.53 Hovering below broken structure. New Support Zone: $513.25 Retest area (former top). Support 3: $499.25 Needs to hold to preserve bullish bias. Support 2 : $482.11 Former range low and mid-channel support. Support 1: $462.34 Key level—loss of this implies deeper drop. 🔹 3. Channel and Pattern Analysis Main Ascending Channel: Price respected both boundaries until the April 2025 peak. Breakdown & Retest : Price has broken the channel and is testing lower highs—suggesting possible distribution. Bearish Wedge -like Structure: Formation between April–May resembles a rising wedge followed by breakdown—bearish continuation pattern. 🔹 4. Price Action Behavior Volume: Spike in volume near peaks, suggesting distribution by large holders. Heikin Ashi Trend Candles : Recently showing more red-bodied candles with upper wicks—sign of selling pressure. Failed Bullish Momentum : The most recent attempt to reclaim $522 failed, showing weakened buying interest. 🔹 5. Potential Scenarios ✅ Bullish Recovery Scenario: Price reclaims $522 and sustains above $513.60. Targets: $541.94 and new highs beyond. Needs volume confirmation and bullish candle formations. ❌ Bearish Breakdown Scenario: Price loses $499.25 and closes below $482. Key breakdown below $462.34 = strong bearish shift. Bearish targets: $440 → $400 → potentially $360–$343 (unfilled gap zone). 📌 Conclusion: Bearish Tilt Emerging The overall long-term trend remains bullish , but short-term structure has shifted bearish due to: Breakdown from ascending channel Failure to reclaim resistance Lower highs forming Selling pressure with bearish candle structure If support at $499.25 fails, expect acceleration to $482 → $462. Below $462 confirms trend reversal and bearish continuation into summer 2025.
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by traderoute001
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Buffett’s Planned Exit Isn’t Berkshire Hathaway’s Only ProblemI guess we knew it had to happen sooner or later. Warren Buffett, often considered the greatest fundamental investor of all time, announced over the weekend that at age 94, he’s finally stepping aside as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway NYSE:BRK.A NYSE:BRK.B . What does Berkshire’s technical and fundamental analysis say as Buffett prepares to leave the conglomerate by year’s end? Let’s check it out: Buffett’s Departure and Berkshire Hathaway’s Fundamental Analysis It’s worth noting that Buffett, who served as Berkshire’s CEO since 1970, will apparently stay on as the company’s chairman. But he’ll hand over the CEO role to Greg Abel, currently vice chair of Berkshire's non-insurance operations. Buffett and late Berkshire Vice Chair Charlie Munger anointed Abel as the firm's eventual day-to-day chief executive in 2021. The incoming CEO will eventually have the final word on all operational issues and capital deployment. Buffett, an investor that I’ve often tried to emulate, lost Munger -- his career-long friend and business partner -- at age 99 some 18 months ago. For decades, they reportedly talked everything over. Buffett’s CEO job must have become more difficult and less fun without someone who served as both a sounding board and idea generator for more than half a century. As for Berkshire stock, BRK.B shares were up 13.9% year to date and 27% over the past 12 months as I wrote this Thursday afternoon. Shares have risen even though Berkshire reported seemingly underwhelming Q1 results Saturday at the company’s annual shareholder meeting (where Buffett also announced his retirement as CEO). Berkshire posted $9.6 billion in operating earnings on $89.7 billion in revenue. Operating earnings actually fell year over year, while revenues contracted by 0.2%. Net income attributable to Berkshire shareholders also sank by a gnarly looking 63.8% to $4.6 billion after accounting for such items as interest, taxes and non-operating income/expenses. Meanwhile, total costs and expenses increased by 2.3% to $78.268 billion. What happened? Well, the firm's investment portfolio -- which has long been Buffett's forte -- really took its toll on performance during Berkshire’s latest quarter. Investment results dropped from a $1.9 billion gain in the year-ago quarter to (wait for it) a $6.4 billion loss in the latest period. Yikes! However, Buffett has long said that Berkshire invests not to perform well over one quarter, but to do so over decades. Berkshire Hathaway’s Technical Analysis Now let’s look at BRK.B’s chart going back some 2-1/2 months through Wednesday (May 7): Readers will first see a so-called “double top” pattern of bearish reversal, as denoted by the two red boxes marked “Top 1” and “Top 2.” That pattern set up very accurately in time for last Saturday's shareholder meeting. BRK.B has also recently given back its 21-day Exponential Moving Average (or “EMA,” marked with a green line above). That probably turned some swing traders against the name. However, there’s been a genuine fight around the stock's 50-day Simple Moving Average -- or “SMA,” as marked with a blue line above. That likely has portfolio managers exhibiting some uncertainty about the stock. Should BRK.B fall below the 50-day SMA, portfolio chiefs will potentially face pressure from their risk managers to reduce long-side exposure to the stock. Readers will also note that Berkshire rebounded off of its 200-day SMA (marked with a red line at $462) in early April. That’s not a downside target for the stock, but rather a downside pivot that could indeed signal even lower prices to come. Meanwhile, BRK.B’s Relative Strength Index (the gray line at the chart’s top) is currently neutral, but that’s not the case with the stock’s daily Moving Average Convergence Divergence indicator. The MACD -- marked with gold and black lines and blue bars at the chart’s bottom -- had been in decent shape, but that’s recently changed. First, the histogram of Berkshire’s 9-day EMA (marked with blue bars) recently flipped from positive to negative. That’s typically a bearish sign. At the same time, the stock’s 12-day EMA (black line) has crossed below its 26-day EMA (gold line). Both are still above zero, but many investors view having a stock’s 12-day line below its 26-day one as sub-optimal. What might happen from here? A lot will depend on how Berkshire performs during the current quarter. We know that many of its investments have come back recently in value, and it would certainly be rough to see Buffett -- one of Wall Street’s all-time greats -- ride off into sunset in a less-than-graceful fashion. But for now, Berkshire’s chart doesn’t look especially bullish to me. (Moomoo Technologies Inc. Markets Commentator Stephen “Sarge” Guilfoyle had no position in BRK.A or BRK.B at the time of writing this column.) This article discusses technical analysis, other approaches, including fundamental analysis, may offer very different views. The examples provided are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to be reflective of the results you can expect to achieve. Specific security charts used are for illustrative purposes only and are not a recommendation, offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security. Past investment performance does not indicate or guarantee future success. 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by moomoo
"BRK.B 4H: Monitoring Price Action Between $520 and $498"Strategic Trade Outlook: 🔴 Sell Setup : Sell if price fails to reclaim $520 and breaks below $498 Targets: $482 → $462 Stop: Above $521 🟢 Buy Setup : Only valid if price reclaims and holds above $520 with bullish volume Target: Retest of $539–$542 upper wedge Alert Message (Short-Term Bearish) : "Sell pressure confirmed under $520. If $498 breaks, expect a deeper drop to $482 and $462. Avoid longs unless $520 is reclaimed with strength."
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by traderoute001
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Visit the Harmonic Museum in the Warren Diamond BuildingThe Diamond Glass Building, home to the Warren Buffett Harmonic Museum, is truly a sight to behold! As you enter, you'll find a fascinating display of creatures. On the left, there's a charming exhibit featuring a crab vendor that catches the eye. In the center of the hall, you can marvel at the wild bat, a remarkable fossil that tells a story of the past. To the right, however, is where things get exciting—a live bloodthirsty shark! While the crab and bat have been fossilized, the shark is very alive, so be sure to keep your distance and enjoy the view and trade safely.
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by UnknownUnicorn22680872
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Buffett Steps Down, Berkshire Shares Pull Back from Record HighBuffett Steps Down, Berkshire Shares (BRK.B) Pull Back from Record High Berkshire Hathaway has released its quarterly report, which came in slightly below analysts’ expectations: → Earnings per share: actual = $4.46, forecast = $4.72 → Revenue: actual = $90.8bn, forecast = $89.7bn However, the bigger news was not the weaker results, but the decision of legendary 94-year-old Warren Buffett to step down as head of the company after nearly 60 years in charge. According to Reuters: → Vice Chairman Greg Abel will take over leadership; → Buffett will still influence decisions and has said he does “not intend to sell a single share of Berkshire”. In pre-market trading today, BRK.B shares are priced around $526, compared to Friday’s close above $541, which marked a historic high. The decline suggests a natural negative reaction by market participants to the news. Technical Analysis of BRK.B Stock Price The Berkshire Hathaway stock price is moving within an upward channel, and: → In 2025, it has outperformed the broader equity index, showing a strong recovery following the early April market selloff; → Following the recent news, the price will likely retreat from the upper boundary of the channel toward the median line, which may act as support (as it did in late April, as shown by the arrow). The recent price action appears to be a false bullish breakout above the $535 resistance — a bearish signal. It’s possible that the initial emotional market reaction may fade, and BRK.B shares could continue to outperform the S&P 500 (tracked via the US SPX 500 mini on FXOpen). Whether this scenario plays out will depend on the leadership and decisions of Greg Abel, especially as the company now holds a record cash reserve of nearly $350 billion. This article represents the opinion of the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand only. It is not to be construed as an offer, solicitation, or recommendation with respect to products and services provided by the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand, nor is it to be considered financial advice.
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by FXOpen
U.S. Stock Swing TradeBRK.B This stock remains one of the few in the U.S. market that continues to exhibit technical strength, maintaining a well-defined uptrend. Current price action suggests a potential buy-on-dip opportunity near key support levels. Entry Zone: 494 – 501 Take-Profit Target: 518 – 530 Stop Loss: 488 That said, it remains essential to closely monitor the S&P 500 index, along with prevailing macroeconomic developments, which continue to exert significant influence on market sentiment.
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by CoachGoii_SuperTrader
Berkshire Hathaway: Time to consider exitsHello, Despite recent market volatility, Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A, BRK.B) has demonstrated resilience, with its stock rising approximately 16% year-to-date in 2025, significantly outperforming the S&P 500’s 2% decline. This performance has fueled speculation about Warren Buffett’s strategy, particularly whether the “Oracle of Omaha” is capitalizing on the recent market correction to deploy Berkshire’s record $334 billion cash reserve. Let’s examine Berkshire’s current position Berkshire Hathaway operates a diversified portfolio anchored by its world-class insurance operations, including GEICO. The company also owns Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad, a robust energy division, and a wide range of manufacturing, service, and retail businesses. Its $284 billion equity portfolio, featuring long-term holdings like Coca-Cola, American Express, and a reduced but still significant stake in Apple, continues to generate substantial investment income. In 2024, Berkshire reported approximately $30 billion in operating cash flow, underscoring its financial fortress status. This diversified revenue stream and immense liquidity position Berkshire as a safe haven for investors during turbulent times. Buffett’s reputation for capitalizing on market downturns—evidenced by his $26 billion in deals during the 2008-2009 financial crisis—further bolsters confidence in the company’s ability to navigate corrections. Recent market corrections, driven by concerns over President Donald Trump’s tariff policies and fears of a global trade war, have seen the S&P 500 drop over 11% from its February 2025 high. Many investors are watching Buffett, expecting him to deploy Berkshire’s massive cash pile to scoop up undervalued assets, as he famously advises to “be greedy when others are fearful.” However, evidence suggests Buffett has been cautious. In 2024, Berkshire was a net seller of equities for nine consecutive quarters, offloading $134 billion in stocks, including significant reductions in its Apple (67% cut) and Bank of America (34% cut) holdings. Buffett also halted Berkshire’s stock buyback program in the third and fourth quarters of 2024, despite having repurchased $77.8 billion of its own stock since 2018. This pause, combined with a record cash hoard of $334 billion, indicates Buffett may believe valuations remain elevated or that greater opportunities lie ahead. That said, Buffett has made selective purchases. In Q4 2024, Berkshire initiated new positions in Constellation Brands, Pool Corporation, Domino’s Pizza, Occidental Petroleum, VeriSign, and Sirius XM, with investments like VeriSign ($73 million) and Constellation Brands ($1.24 billion) reflecting Buffett’s preference for companies with strong fundamentals and competitive moats. These moves suggest Buffett is cautiously optimistic about specific sectors, particularly those tied to consumer spending and stable cash flows, but is not yet aggressively buying the broader market dip. Berkshire’s stock has delivered a compounded annual return of 19.9% since 1965, nearly doubling the S&P 500’s performance over the same period. However, with a market capitalization exceeding $1 trillion and a price-to-sales ratio of 2.67 (a 34% premium to its 10-year average), significant near-term upside may be limited. The conglomerate’s size makes it challenging to find needle-moving investments, and Buffett’s recent restraint in buybacks suggests he views Berkshire’s stock as fully valued at current levels. For long-term investors, Berkshire remains a compelling hold due to its diversified business model, strong cash flow, and Buffett’s disciplined capital allocation, now transitioning to designated successor Greg Abel. However, those expecting rapid gains should temper expectations, as Berkshire’s scale limits its ability to achieve exponential growth. Investors seeking to emulate Buffett’s strategy might consider his recent picks, such as VeriSign, which benefits from a near-monopoly in internet domain registries, or stalwarts like Coca-Cola, a Dividend King with a 3% yield. For those considering new positions, waiting for a deeper market pullback could align with Buffett’s value investing principles, especially given his current cash-hoarding stance.
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by thesharkke
BRK.B - Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (2 hours chart, NASDAQ) - LongBRK.B - Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (2 hours chart, NASDAQ) - Long Position; Short-term research idea. Risk assessment: High {volume structure integrity risk} Risk/Reward ratio ~ 2.38 Current Market Price (CMP) ~ 519 Entry limit ~ 517 on April 11, 2025 1.⁠ ⁠Target limit ~ 532 (+2.90%; +15 points) 2.⁠ ⁠Target limit ~ 536 (+3.68%; +19 points) Stop order limit ~ 509 (-1.55%; -8 points) Disclaimer: Investments in securities markets are subject to market risks. All information presented here is strictly for reference and personal study purposes only and is not a recommendation and/or a solicitation to act upon under any interpretation of the letter. LEGEND: {curly brackets} = observation notes = important updates (parentheses) = information details ~ tilde/approximation = variable value -hyphen = fixed value
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by VEDIMarketWatch
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Berkshire Hathaway | No More Apple Pie & Bank Bread!No More Apple Pie and Bank Bread | Buffett’s Recipe for Market Caution Berkshire Hathaway has recently disclosed its earnings amid fluctuating around a $1 trillion valuation. A notable update is its continued reduction of stakes in overvalued assets, including a 20% decrease in holdings of Apple and Bank of America, boosting its cash reserves to $325 billion Although Warren Buffett himself isn't favoring share buybacks at present, Berkshire Hathaway stands as a compelling investment option Why Berkshire Hathaway's $325 Billion Cash Pile Signals Market Caution The company's net earnings remain subject to significant fluctuations due to rules requiring valuation changes of investment holdings. However, there was a slight decline in operating earnings, mainly driven by lower insurance underwriting income. Despite this, that segment is historically volatile, and year over year aka YoY, the company has maintained strong performance. Yea2date aka YTD, operating earnings have risen over 10%, totaling just under $33 billion compared to just below $29 billion last year. This points to an annualized earnings estimate of approximately $44 billion, implying a price2earnings aka P/E ratio of about 22, without factoring in over $320 billion in cash and significant investment holdings. Excluding cash and investments, the adjusted P/E ratio is closer to single digits. Share buybacks have paused, reflected in a ~1% decrease in the outstanding shares YoY, signaling Berkshire's assessment of current market valuations. Segment Highlights The various business units within Berkshire Hathaway showcase its robust asset base and earning capacity. Insurance underwriting income saw a sharp YoY drop, but other business areas performed strongly. Income from insurance investments remained solid, and BNSF, its railroad subsidiary, also showed strong results despite a double digit YoY decline. Berkshire Hathaway Energy continues its growth, cementing its position in the utility sector with significant renewable energy ventures. For context, NextEra Energy (NEE), with a market capitalization of $160 billion, posted quarterly earnings around 10% higher. Berkshire's other controlled and non-controlled businesses contribute over $13 billion annually, underpinning its diversification and consistent earnings performance. This strength across segments underscores its formidable financial health. Market Context Currently, market valuations are elevated by historical standards. Excluding periods of earnings dips, market enthusiasm is exceptionally high, with the S&P 500 P/E ratio nearing 30x, approaching levels last seen in 1999. Buffett and Berkshire appear to view a 3% yield from such a P/E as unattractive, especially when bonds offer higher returns. The 2008 Playbook Berkshire's track record of effectively utilizing its cash reserves is notable. Excluding its insurance float, the company still holds $150 billion in cash. During the 2008 financial crisis, Berkshire leveraged its liquidity for strategic investments in companies like General Electric, Swiss Re, Dow Chemical, and Bank of America, as well as finalizing the full acquisition of BNSF in 2010. This proactive use of capital proved advantageous. The current strategic sale of assets suggests Berkshire is preparing for potential market downturns. Given high S&P 500 valuations, reallocating part of an S&P 500 position into Berkshire Hathaway could be wise, ensuring exposure to a cash-rich portfolio capable of seizing future opportunities. Meanwhile, Berkshire’s earnings are valued lower than the broader market, potentially minimizing major downturn risks. Investment Risks A key risk is that timing the market is inherently challenging, with the adage "time in the market beats timing the market" serving as a caution. If Berkshire's market outlook is incorrect, its $300+ billion in cash could underperform while broader markets remain strong, which would diminish its appeal as an investment. Final Thoughts Berkshire Hathaway has taken the bold step of liquidating some of its most significant and priciest holdings, opting to incur capital gains taxes to increase liquidity. This move has bolstered its cash position to $325 billion, $150 billion above its float level. Meanwhile, its strong operational businesses continue generating healthy cash flow. Drawing on its successful strategies during the 2008 crisis, Berkshire appears to be positioning itself for another downturn amid current high market valuations. We advise investors to consider shifting part of their S&P 500 exposure into Berkshire Hathaway for enhanced diversification and potential benefits in a market correction, long story short Berkshire Hathaway remains a robust investment opportunity but wont make millionaire! What do you think moonypto fam?
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by moonypto
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless MindHere you have Charles Thomas Munger, the permanent vice president of one of the most successful companies in the world, Berkshire Hathaway. He was not at the origins of this business, but it was Charles, together with Warren Buffett, who turned a dying enterprise into a star of the world stock market. It didn't take a Master's degree in Business Administration or incredible luck. As Mr. Munger said, to succeed you don't necessarily have to strive to be the smartest, you just have to be not stupid and avoid the standard ways of failure. He worked as a meteorologist, then a lawyer, and finally as someone we know well - an investor who inspired many to take a smart approach to business and their own lives. “I don’t think you should become president or a billionaire because the odds are too great against you. It is much better to set achievable goals. I didn't set out to become rich, I set out to be independent. I just went a little overboard”, Charles joked. Wake up every morning, work hard, be disciplined and surprisingly, everything will work out very well. This commandment sounds a little archaic in times of rapid rise and easy money. However, for anyone who thinks years and decades ahead, it is difficult to come up with something better. Speaking to students at his hometown University of Michigan, Mr. Munger said the most important decision you make in life is not your business career, but your marriage. It will do more good or bad for you than anything else. He attached such great importance to human relationships. This correlates strongly with a study of human happiness that has been ongoing for over 85 years under the auspices of Harvard University. The scientists' main conclusion was that everything we build (portfolios, businesses, strategies) is worthless if there is no person in our lives to whom we can say a simple “I'm here”. Or “Thank you”. Or “I love you”. The healthiest and happiest in old age were not those subjects who earned the most. And those who have maintained good, trusting relationships. Marital. Friendly. Related. And in this light, Charles Munger's words about caution, moderation and common-sense sound quite different. It's not about money. It's about a life that can be lived with the feeling that you have enough. That you don't have to be a hero. That you can just be a reasonable person. Loving. Healthy. Calm. Perhaps this is the main secret of Mr. Munger's success in the stock market? In the long run, the one who has already won achieves a positive result. November 28th, 2023, was the last day of the cheerful Charlie's life. There were 34 days left until his 100th birthday.
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by Be_Capy
BRK.B Share Price Reaches All-Time HighBRK.B Share Price Reaches All-Time High As shown on the chart, the Class B shares of Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) have surpassed $520 for the first time in history. Notably, US stock indices remain below their record highs, further highlighting Warren Buffett’s investment acumen. In late December, we noted that: → Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) had significantly reduced its position in Apple (AAPL) and refrained from making new purchases. → This suggested that Warren Buffett believed US stocks were overvalued and that a market correction was likely. Once again, Buffett has been proven right. The Telegraph reports that the legendary investor correctly anticipated that Donald Trump would send Wall Street tumbling. Additionally, Berkshire Hathaway’s latest earnings report, released yesterday, revealed that the company has been investing in the Japanese stock market—likely contributing to the optimism surrounding BRK.B shares. Technical Analysis of BRK.B Shares Key points for constructing the upward price channel are marked in blue, with: → The median line shifting from resistance to support (as indicated by arrows). → The price approaching the upper boundary of the channel, which could act as resistance. → The price action following the breakout above the psychological $500 level displaying strong bullish confidence. Given these factors, if BRK.B shares enter a correction phase after the sharp rally (potentially reversing from the upper channel boundary), the $500 level is likely to act as support. Another key support level is $483, which served as resistance in 2024 but has yet to be tested following the bullish breakout. This article represents the opinion of the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand only. It is not to be construed as an offer, solicitation, or recommendation with respect to products and services provided by the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand, nor is it to be considered financial advice.
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