Berkshire Hathaway Is Spending Some of Its Cash Hoard -- Here's Why Investors Should Take Notice
Key takeaways
- But over the past few years, the biggest source of frustration among investors hasn t had anything to do with either of those things.
- It looks like Berkshire s new CEO, Greg Abel, is putting some of that to work.
- In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia.
Matt Frankel, CFP, The Motley Fool Tue, June 2, 2026 at 9:37 PM GMT+7 3 min read BRK-B ^GSPC NVDA Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRKA)(NYSE: BRKB) owns dozens of well-known businesses as well as a stock portfolio worth about $300 billion. But over the past few years, the biggest source of frustration among investors hasn t had anything to do with either of those things. It s the hundreds of billions of dollars in cash on Berkshire s balance sheet that is earning low-single-digit returns, while the S&P 500 has gained 15% or more in the typical year.
It looks like Berkshire s new CEO, Greg Abel, is putting some of that to work. Berkshire has announced two major investments in just two days. And while by themselves, they aren t likely to be needle-movers, if this pattern continues, it could be a big deal for the company and its investors.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »