Berkshire's $360 billion portfolio grows more concentrated under CEO Abel
Buffett argues that individual investors can still outperform by making small, focused bets, even as Berkshire’s leadership leans into tech with Alphabet and Apple, and he has publicly explained Berkshire’s Alphabet stake as a deliberate, long-horizon move. He also warns that modern markets resemble a casino driven by options and speculation, while his disciplined habits—patience, distance from crowd, and deep reading—underpin a concentrated, long-term approach to investing.
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About Greg Abel
Gregory Edward Abel is a Canadian-American businessman who has been president and chief executive officer of the American multinational conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway since January 2026. Berkshire Hathaway announced in May 2025 that Abel would succeed Warren Buffett as CEO following Buffett's retirement in late 2025.
Everything about Greg Abel →- Occupation
- business executive, investor, chartered accountant
- Position held
- board of directors member, chief executive officer
- Citizenship
- Canada
- Born
- June 1, 1962