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Warren Buffett: Cash Is Necessary 'Like Oxygen'—but It's 'Not a Good Asset'

Berkshire Hathaway holds $370 billion in cash but favors productive investments and resumed share buybacks after nearly two years, Buffett said cash is essential but not ideal long-term.

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By the time Warren Buffett stepped down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO, the company held a record amount of cash while he hunted for attractive deals.

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Berkshire Hathaway has been one of the strongest pillars of my portfolio, but now, with the Greg Abel era underway, the question is whether the world's largest investment conglomerate can still perform wonders without Warren Buffett.

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The Motley Fool broke the news in Alexandria, United States on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
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