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How much stake in Alphabet did Berkshire Hathaway acquire?

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Berkshire Hathaway acquired 17.9 million shares of Alphabet, valued at approximately $4.3 billion by the end of Q3. This marks Alphabet as one of Berkshire's top 10 holdings and its largest new technology position since Apple.

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Berkshire discloses new Alphabet stake worth $4.3B at the end of Q3

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  • Berkshire Hathaway took a new position in Alphabet, buying 17.9 million shares worth $4.3 billion at the end of Q3. 46s
  • Alphabet is now a top 10 Berkshire holding and the firm's largest new tech investment since Apple. 1m 6s
  • Alphabet, Amazon, and Apple together make up about a quarter of Berkshire's $267 billion stock portfolio. 1m 13s
  • Berkshire reduced its Apple stake by 15% but maintained its Amazon position; Apple remains its top holding. 1m 20s
  • The Alphabet investment was likely made by portfolio managers Todd Coombs or Ted Wechsler, not Warren Buffett. 41s
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Berkshire discloses new Alphabet stake worth $4.3B at the end of Q3
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Berkshire discloses new Alphabet stake worth $4.3B at the end of Q3

Berkshire Hathaway bought 17.9 million Alphabet shares worth about $4.3 billion at quarter end.

Berkshire discloses new Alphabet stake worth $4.3B at the end of Q3
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Berkshire discloses new Alphabet stake worth $4.3B at the end of Q3

Google's parent is now a top 10 Berkshire holding and the firm's largest new tech position since its original Apple investment.

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