Berkshire Shifts to High-Cash-Flow Stocks as 0.90% Drop Cuts $2.23B Volume to 43rd in U.S. Equities

On October 1, 2025, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B) closed with a 0.90% decline, trading at a daily volume of $2.23 billion, ranking 43rd among U.S. equities. The stock's performance followed a strategic shift in the company’s investment approach, as disclosed in a recent regulatory filing. The filing highlighted a reduction in long-term bond purchases and a reallocation toward equities with stronger cash flow generation, signaling a focus on capital preservation amid economic uncertainty.

Analysts noted that the stock’s underperformance could be attributed to investor caution over macroeconomic risks, including potential interest rate adjustments by the Federal Reserve. The company’s decision to prioritize high-yield equity investments over fixed-income assets aligns with broader market trends but may temporarily dampen short-term returns for shareholders. Additionally, Berkshire’s third-quarter earnings report, released earlier in the week, showed a marginal decline in insurance underwriting profits, contributing to market skepticism about near-term growth prospects.

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