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The Reinvestment Cliff: What Berkshire's Bond Engine Gives Back When Rates Fall

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Berkshire's ~$339 billion Treasury-bill pile turned into a BNSF-sized earnings engine when rates rose — and because Buffett and Abel keep it ultra-short, that engine reprices almost 1:1 with the front end. The reinvestment cliff is no longer hypothetical: insurance investment income already fell in 2025 and again in Q1 2026. We map the gearing, the roll mechanics, and why a shrinking bond engine is really a capital-allocation pressure gauge.


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Gold, Berkshire, and the S&P 500: 1988-2026

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A 22-year follow-up to our 2024 piece, with the lens stretched back to 1988. Berkshire has reverted to its long-term mean against the S&P 500; the S&P 500 has done no such thing. Shiller CAPE at 42, Buffett indicator at a record 233%, $397 billion in cash and a buyback button just barely twitched on.




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Berkshire Hathaway's Q1 2023 Stock Sell-off

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Explore the details of Berkshire Hathaway's $13.3 billion stock sell-off in Q1 2023 and its impact on the company's investment strategy, cash pile, earnings, and stake in Apple. Discover the reasons behind the sell-off, the company's investment activity, and the views of Buffett and Munger on the stock market.



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Berkshire Hathaway Financial Condition Start of 2023

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A thorough analysis of Berkshire Hathaway's financial condition at the start of 2023, covering shareholders' equity, stock repurchase program, cash and investments, borrowings, and operating cash flows. With historic references and expert insights, this article provides valuable information for shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway.