Warren Buffett Just Sold 4 Bank Stocks, but Hasn't Unloaded a Single Share of These 2

Warren Buffett has been a fan of the banking industry for many years. Out of the roughly 40 stocks in Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) closely watched portfolio, six of them are banks -- including two of the three largest positions.However, Berkshire has significantly reduced its exposure to banks recently, selling shares of four of the six during the fourth quarter of 2024. On the other hand, there are two bank stocks Berkshire hasn't sold a single share of, so it seems Buffett and his team are still bullish, even with the current economic uncertainty in the United States. Here's a rundown of the bank stocks Berkshire sold recently, the two he hasn't, and why they might stand out to the legendary investor.To be clear, Buffett hasn't been unloading only bank stocks. He has been a net seller of stocks for the past couple of years. Most notably, Berkshire sold more than two-thirds of its massive Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) stake, which raised well over $100 billion for the company.Continue reading

Mar 4, 2025 - 11:45
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Warren Buffett Just Sold 4 Bank Stocks, but Hasn't Unloaded a Single Share of These 2

Warren Buffett has been a fan of the banking industry for many years. Out of the roughly 40 stocks in Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) closely watched portfolio, six of them are banks -- including two of the three largest positions.

However, Berkshire has significantly reduced its exposure to banks recently, selling shares of four of the six during the fourth quarter of 2024. On the other hand, there are two bank stocks Berkshire hasn't sold a single share of, so it seems Buffett and his team are still bullish, even with the current economic uncertainty in the United States. Here's a rundown of the bank stocks Berkshire sold recently, the two he hasn't, and why they might stand out to the legendary investor.

To be clear, Buffett hasn't been unloading only bank stocks. He has been a net seller of stocks for the past couple of years. Most notably, Berkshire sold more than two-thirds of its massive Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) stake, which raised well over $100 billion for the company.

Continue reading