Nice summary. You caught some of the nuances of the report that the mainstream financial media missed - especially the treasury bill payable liability. Almost all mainstream media articles about Berkshire use the incorrect $325 billion number.
Thanks! I missed it at first, too, but thankfully Berkshire spelled it out later in the 10-Q with the $305.5 billion cash number. As Chris Bloomstran said on X, it’s been a while since there has been a T-Bill payable and I initially skipped right over it on first glance.
I think the payable only comes into play when Buffett buys T Bills on the final day of the quarter since settlement is the next business day.
It's amazing how Buffett is completely against commitments in fixed maturity investments. The tiny bond portfolio is also heavily weighted toward ultra short maturities. I think that Buffett expects much more inflation than the market, with interest rates going back up.
Nice summary. You caught some of the nuances of the report that the mainstream financial media missed - especially the treasury bill payable liability. Almost all mainstream media articles about Berkshire use the incorrect $325 billion number.
Thanks! I missed it at first, too, but thankfully Berkshire spelled it out later in the 10-Q with the $305.5 billion cash number. As Chris Bloomstran said on X, it’s been a while since there has been a T-Bill payable and I initially skipped right over it on first glance.
I think the payable only comes into play when Buffett buys T Bills on the final day of the quarter since settlement is the next business day.
It's amazing how Buffett is completely against commitments in fixed maturity investments. The tiny bond portfolio is also heavily weighted toward ultra short maturities. I think that Buffett expects much more inflation than the market, with interest rates going back up.
My IRA is 28% Berkshire, so price action today hurts a bit, that said doubt if current price will lead to more share repurchases.