Berkshire Hathaway revealed a new $4.3 billion position in Alphabet Inc and further reduced its stake in Apple Inc, according to its latest U.S. SEC filing.

The move surprises some analysts who consider Berkshire traditionally less aggressive in large tech exposures.

The filing indicated that Alphabet became its tenth-largest holding, while Apple remains the biggest stock in the portfolio despite the reduction.

Berkshire’s stake adjustment reflects its cautious stance in a market environment many consider over-valued and reliant on a handful of growth names.

The shift also aligns with Warren Buffett’s framing of Apple as a consumer business, not a pure tech play. Selling some Apple and buying Alphabet may suggest a subtle strategic reallocation within tech exposure.

Market watchers say this may signal that large institutional investors are quietly rebalancing portfolios in light of valuation concerns, especially in growth and tech sectors.

Berkshire’s move may prompt others to revisit their tech allocations. The timing ahead of Buffett’s succession makes it even more closely watched.

From a global corporate-finance viewpoint, the transaction underscores how mega-cap stakes by large conglomerates can influence market sentiment and valuations.

For companies, it raises questions about investor patience with high valuations and the need to demonstrate earnings.

In sum, Berkshire’s disclosure is more than a portfolio adjustment—it may reflect a broader recalibration of tech investment strategy among global institutional investors.

Source: Reuters.