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Berkshire Hathaway Bets Big on Alphabet, Shakes Up Tech Portfolio
15 Nov
Summary
- Berkshire Hathaway reveals $4.3 billion stake in Alphabet
- Marks a shift from Buffett's traditional caution around tech stocks
- Berkshire continues reducing its long-held Apple position
As of November 15, 2025, Berkshire Hathaway, the conglomerate led by legendary investor Warren Buffett, has made a significant move into the tech sector. The company has revealed a new $4.3 billion stake in Alphabet, the parent company of Google, instantly making it Berkshire's 10th-largest equity position.
This investment marks a noticeable shift for Berkshire, which has traditionally been cautious about high-growth tech stocks. Buffett has often framed Apple, one of Berkshire's long-held investments, more as a consumer products brand than a traditional tech stock. However, the Alphabet purchase was likely made by Berkshire's investment managers, Todd Combs and Ted Weschler, who have been more open to technology opportunities.
Interestingly, Berkshire has also been cutting back its massive Apple stake, reducing it by another 15% to $60.7 billion at the end of the third quarter. This move has surprised many of Buffett's longtime followers, as Apple remains Berkshire's largest single equity position.
The shifts in Berkshire's tech portfolio come as Buffett, now 95 years old, prepares to step down as CEO at the end of the year. Greg Abel is set to take over, and investors are closely watching for signs of how Berkshire's investing style may evolve in the post-Buffett era.
