Berkshire Defies Volume Slide with 0.85 Rally as $1.54B Traded Ranks 47th

On August 8, 2025, Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) closed at $461.47, rising 0.85% despite a 42.13% decline in daily trading volume to $1.54 billion, ranking 47th in market liquidity. The stock’s performance contrasted with broader market trends, reflecting mixed institutional sentiment.

Diamond Hill Capital’s Q2 2025 investor letter highlighted Berkshire as the 15th most popular stock among hedge funds, with 125 portfolios holding it by the end of the quarter—a slight drop from 131 in the prior period. The firm acknowledged Berkshire’s long-term value but suggested AI-driven equities could offer superior risk-adjusted returns, signaling cautious optimism about its strategic positioning amid sector shifts.

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