Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has amassed $300.87 billion in US Treasury bills, accounting for nearly 5% of the entire short-term government debt market.
As of March 2025, the total US Treasury bill market stood at $6.15 trillion, which means Berkshire controls approximately 4.89% of it—equivalent to nearly one in every twenty dollars in circulation, according to an ET report.
The move highlights Buffett's focus on safety and liquidity amid high stock valuations and ongoing global economic uncertainty. The report also noted that Berkshire’s T-bill holdings now exceed those of the US Federal Reserve, which owns just over $195 billion in similar securities.
More than 90% of Berkshire’s $334 billion cash reserves are invested in short-term government debt. This includes $14.4 billion classified as cash equivalents with maturities under three months, and $286.47 billion listed as short-term Treasury investments.
With average T-bill yields at 4.359% in April 2025, Buffett appears to be prioritizing stable returns over riskier investments. The billionaire investor has not made a major acquisition in over two years, often citing high valuations as the reason. “Everything’s too expensive,” he has said in past interviews.
Other major companies like Apple have also increased their exposure to Treasuries. Apple currently holds $15.5 billion in Treasury securities as part of its $30 billion in total cash and equivalents. However, its position is much smaller than Berkshire’s.
Buffett continues to wait for what he calls the “fat pitch”—a compelling value investment opportunity—before redeploying large amounts of capital into risk assets.
Disclaimer: The opinions, analyses and recommendations expressed herein are those of brokerage and do not reflect the views of The Times of India. Always consult with a qualified investment advisor or financial planner before making any investment decisions.
As of March 2025, the total US Treasury bill market stood at $6.15 trillion, which means Berkshire controls approximately 4.89% of it—equivalent to nearly one in every twenty dollars in circulation, according to an ET report.
The move highlights Buffett's focus on safety and liquidity amid high stock valuations and ongoing global economic uncertainty. The report also noted that Berkshire’s T-bill holdings now exceed those of the US Federal Reserve, which owns just over $195 billion in similar securities.
More than 90% of Berkshire’s $334 billion cash reserves are invested in short-term government debt. This includes $14.4 billion classified as cash equivalents with maturities under three months, and $286.47 billion listed as short-term Treasury investments.
With average T-bill yields at 4.359% in April 2025, Buffett appears to be prioritizing stable returns over riskier investments. The billionaire investor has not made a major acquisition in over two years, often citing high valuations as the reason. “Everything’s too expensive,” he has said in past interviews.
Other major companies like Apple have also increased their exposure to Treasuries. Apple currently holds $15.5 billion in Treasury securities as part of its $30 billion in total cash and equivalents. However, its position is much smaller than Berkshire’s.
Buffett continues to wait for what he calls the “fat pitch”—a compelling value investment opportunity—before redeploying large amounts of capital into risk assets.
Disclaimer: The opinions, analyses and recommendations expressed herein are those of brokerage and do not reflect the views of The Times of India. Always consult with a qualified investment advisor or financial planner before making any investment decisions.
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