Berkshire as a hedge?

u/iwaseatenbyagrue · Reddit — r/stocks · January 09, 2026 at 01:01 · ⬆ 30 pts · 💬 74 comments  | View on Reddit ↗
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The author proposes using Berkshire Hathaway as a hedge against a market correction due to its cash pile and quality-flight appeal.

BRK.B — LONG The author argues Berkshire Hathaway can serve as a hedge against a market correction. The investment mechanism is that Berkshire's large cash position and reputation as a quality name make it a likely destination for investors rotating into safety in a bear market.

Does it make sense to go heavy into Berkshire, since they are holding so much cash, and are also likely to be a target for people who run to quality in a bear market?

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Berkshire as quality/cash hedge against correction
The author argues Berkshire Hathaway can serve as a hedge against a market correction. The investment mechanism is that Berkshire's large cash position and reputation as a quality name make it a likely destination for investors rotating into safety in a bear market.
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