**Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Boosts Treasury Holdings to $305.5 Billion, Reduces Stakes in Banks**

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett has significantly increased Berkshire Hathaway's investment in short-term U.S. Treasuries, reaching $305.5 billion in the first quarter of 2025, according to new filings from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This marks a 6.64% rise from the $286.472 billion held in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Further examination of the filings reveals that Buffett has channeled the majority of Berkshire's cash reserves into U.S. Treasuries. Equity securities, the second-largest category of investments for Berkshire, valued at $263.735 billion, remain a significant part of the portfolio. As of the end of March 2025, Berkshire Hathaway also holds a cash position of $36.892 billion.

Interestingly, data from the Treasury Department indicates that Berkshire Hathaway's holdings in U.S. government debt now exceed those of Taiwan, which stands at $297.8 billion. If Berkshire were considered a nation, it would rank as the 11th-largest foreign holder of U.S. Treasury Securities, trailing only France ($363.1 billion), Ireland ($329.3 billion), and Switzerland ($311.6 billion).

This strategic move to enhance holdings in Treasuries coincides with a substantial divestment from major U.S. banking institutions. Over the last quarter, the firm sold off $3.23 billion worth of shares in three banking giants. Specifically, Berkshire fully exited its position in Citigroup, offloading the remaining $1 billion worth of shares. The firm also liquidated 48.7 million shares of Bank of America, valued at about $2.19 billion, and sold 300,000 shares in Capital One, worth approximately $46.489 million.