Berkshire Hathaway's Q2 13F Portfolio Reshuffle: Increased Stakes in Google and Delta Air Lines, Consecutive Quarter of Cutting Bank of America
Berkshire Hathaway's second-quarter 13F filing, released August 14th, reveals significant portfolio shifts under new leadership. The total portfolio value rose to approximately $299.3 billion.
Key highlights include a major increase in Alphabet (Google) holdings. Berkshire's stake in Google-A surged 45.24% to $28.16 billion, while its Google-C holdings jumped 658% to $9.61 billion, making Alphabet the firm's third-largest combined holding after Apple and American Express.
Conversely, Bank of America was the largest reduction, with shares cut by 5.89% for the second consecutive quarter, though it remains the fifth-largest holding. Berkshire also increased positions in Delta Air Lines (up 44%) and homebuilder Lennar, while initiating a small new position in D.R. Horton. The consumer sector saw Constellation Brands completely sold off.
Overall, the portfolio reflects a continued move toward technology and specific cyclical sectors like housing and airlines, while trimming some financial and consumer stakes. Apple remains the top holding at 22% of the portfolio.
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