(Speculative)Berkshire Bought Alphabet Stock in Q2—and Maybe Microsoft Too - Barron’s

u/raytoei · Reddit — r/ValueInvesting · August 13, 2026 at 22:23 · ⬆ 20 pts · 💬 12 comments  | View on Reddit ↗
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  • Post relays Barron's speculation that Berkshire's Q2 13F will show additional Alphabet and possibly a new Microsoft stake.
  • Author notes Berkshire's Q2 10-Q revealed a material increase in commercial/industrial cost basis, leaving ~$7B unaccounted.
  • Quality: Speculation/news-driven DD, not confirmed; relies on Barron's inference ahead of official filing.
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u/raytoei Reddit r/ValueInvesting
Barron's assumes Berkshire bought more Alphabet beyond disclosed $10B. A confirmed Berkshire position could give GOOGL a sentiment/valuation boost. Watch for 13F confirmation; no established edge before filing. Berkshire may not have added; disclosed amounts can be stale/ambiguous.
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Barron's cites speculation Berkshire took advantage of MSFT's depressed Q2 price. A new Berkshire position in MSFT would be a notable catalyst and validation. Worth monitoring MSFT around 13F release; trade only after confirmation. Speculation may be wrong; MSFT may have never been bought by Berkshire.
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