Warren Buffett said Tuesday that he remains closely involved in investment decisions. Berkshire Hathaway He added that he had recently made “a few” new purchases even after stepping down as chief executive.
In an interview with Becky Quick on “Squawk Box,” the 95-year-old investor said he still stays connected to the markets by coming into the office every day and trading with his colleagues. Buffett explained that his routine includes calling Mark Millard, director of financial assets at Berkshire, to discuss market trends before the opening bell.
Buffett said Millard’s office is about 20 feet away and executes trades based on those conversations, emphasizing that he remains hands-on despite handing over the CEO role to Greg Abel in early 2026.
“I don’t make any (investments) that Greg thinks are wrong. (Greg) receives sheets every day,” Buffett said, referring to the firm’s regular investment updates. When asked if he had made any new investments, he said, “I made some small purchases” recently, without providing details.
Buffett also downplayed recent market volatility, suggesting that current conditions are far less than past periods that created great buying opportunities.
“Three times since I’ve been in office, stocks have definitely fallen more than 50%. … That’s not something to get excited about,” Buffett said.
The Oracle of Omaha also revealed that Berkshire bought $17 billion worth of Treasury bills in weekly auctions this week. Berkshire reported more than $370 billion in cash equivalents on its books at year-end, the majority of which was held in Treasury bills.
