2026 is going to be an important year for Berkshire Hathaway ( BRK.A 0.82%)( BRK.B 0.80%). It's the end of an era as CEO Warren Buffett steps down from his leadership role and Greg Abel takes over. There's been a lot of reporting and discussion already about what it might mean for the company. Here's one prediction.

Key Takeaways Berkshire Hathaway holds about $360 billion in U.S. Treasury bills, exceeding the Federal Reserve’s $195 billion stake.With the average T-bill yielding about 3.8% as of November 2025, Berkshire will earn billions in income with negligible risk while Buffett waits for the right opportunity.

Berkshire Hathaway remains a core conservative holding, offering value amid an expensive market and robust Q3 operating results. BRK.B's diversified business model, large cash reserves, and discounted P/E versus the market provide downside protection and long-term opportunity.

Investors have been piling into risky stocks, trying to keep up with the market’s torrid pace of gains. Owning blue chips like Berkshire Hathaway, Microsoft, and Walmart is one way for investors to protect themselves against the inevitable blowback.

Billionaire Warren Buffett warned shareholders Monday that many companies will fare better than his Berkshire Hathaway in the decades ahead as Father Time catches up with the 95-year-old icon, but he reassured them that he remains confident in his

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