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Investment in Alphabet

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC · 2026-07-21 · Importance 34 · Surprise 42

Warren Buffett confirmed that he personally initiated Berkshire’s recent investment in Alphabet. Berkshire has committed approximately $10 billion to the Alphabet position, which is described as the company’s fifth-largest holding. The investment represents a strategic expansion of Berkshire’s exposure to large-scale technology and artificial-intelligence businesses despite Buffett’s historically limited technology investments.

Key facts

• Reports state Berkshire bought Alphabet with $10 billion in cash as part of loading up on the stock. source
• Alphabet is currently Berkshire Hathaway's fifth-largest holding. source