Berkshire Buys Back $9 Billion More of Stock in Record Year

The video discusses Warren Buffett's strategic shift in capital deployment, highlighting his increased willingness to invest in Berkshire Hathaway's own stock, which reassures investors about the company's growth potential. It also examines the impact of the pandemic on Berkshire's various businesses, noting challenges in sectors like railroads and aerospace, but suggests a slight recovery in the third quarter.

What strategic shift has Warren Buffett made in terms of capital deployment?

• Investing more in real estate

• Focusing on technology startups

• Increasing stock repurchases of Berkshire Hathaway

• Reducing investments in Apple

How much did Buffett spend on stock repurchases in a single year?

• $10 billion

• $25 billion

• $20 billion

• $16 billion

Which company is now the largest holding of Berkshire Hathaway?

• Microsoft

• Amazon

• Apple

• Google

What was the impact of the pandemic on Berkshire's railroad volumes?

• Doubled

• Increased significantly

• Remained stable

• Decreased

Which industry saw an 80% decline in Berkshire's business during the pandemic?

• Automotive

• Healthcare

• Aerospace

• Retail