A major overhaul of Berkshire Hathaway's equity portfolio was disclosed in its latest 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), highlighting significant shifts in several high-profile holdings. Among the most notable changes was a sharp increase in its investment in Google, with the stake more than tripling, representing a 204% rise in shares held.
Berkshire boosted its holdings in Alphabet Class A shares (GOOGL) to 54.2 million shares, valued at roughly $15.6 billion. In addition, the company purchased 3.6 million Class C shares, worth approximately $1 billion.
