Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) reported its Q3 2024 results on Nov. 2. The biggest highlight was its record cash hoard of $325.2 billion. Due to accounting changes a few years ago, Berkshire’s operating profit jumps from quarter to quarter,

It is indeed interesting that Berkshire now holds $320 billion in cash vs just $272 billion in equity investments. Put another way, Buffett is holding more cash than stocks. "That’s a lot of firepower if markets see a sustained drop," notes Colas. "While Berkshire is not especially expensive, its multiple may be worrisome to a value investor ."

Berkshire Hathaway was a net seller of $127 billion of stocks this year, including Apple and Bank of America. That brings its equity portfolio down to $300 billion and nearly doubles its cash position to a record $311 billion.

Warren Buffett is one of the most well-respected portfolio managers in the world, and there's good reason for that. His track record speaks for itself. After taking control of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.