Fact checked by Vikki VelasquezWarren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A, BRK.B) is the single largest private holder of U.S. Treasury bills, surpassing even the Federal Reserve’s own holdings.

Buffett, who oversees the company’s share repurchase programme, stopped buying back Berkshire shares in May 2024. He repurchases stock when he “believes that the repurchase price is below Berkshire’s intrinsic value”, according to company filings.

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett is known for his emphasis on long-term investments. He focuses on businesses that he believes will maintain a competitive edge for decades to come. What Happened: Buffett’s “buy and hold” strategy is the key to his advice for Apple investors to not get caught up in short-term metrics.