Is Warren Buffett expecting a market crash?

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B, BRK-A) is holding a record-high allocation to cash. Amid some worry Buffett is trying to time the market and is expecting a crash, Catalysts Host Madison Mills breaks down what investors need to know.

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[fredhossan]

I've tried investing in various things that didn't work out as I hoped. Now, I'm looking at ETFs as a more reliable option. What are the best 5 ETFs for a beginner looking to invest a lump sum?

[kortyEdna]

When the pandemic struck, Buffet was also selling. It was a terrific time to buy equities overall and a great entry point for those in my generation, who were in their 30s and 40s. Do you believe this would be a good time to sell some stocks as well? I'm wondering what the best ways are to rebalance my $2 million holdings.

[SophiaTurner-imcg]

With Berkshire holding record cash and Bitcoin rallying, I’m torn between traditional value investing and diversifying into crypto. The market’s volatility feels unsettling, but maybe it’s an opportunity to reassess and balance long-term strategies. Is Buffett signaling caution, or is this just part of his usual discipline?

[paulbarker]

Yes he is. Obviously. By all metrics the market is overpriced.

[superblondeDotOrg]

Buffett no longer controlls Berkshire's investments. He transferred most decisions at least a year ago, now he just rubber stamps the process. He basically admitted this during a prior annual meeting.

[pathflight]

It’s not that simple. He’s expecting in the medium term lowering rates which will make his current bond holdings (with higher coupon) more valuable in the future . So any stock market downturn can be bought with cashed raises by selling bonds which have grown in value. Heads he wins tails he wins. You don’t get that old without learning a few tricks

[vinay]

apart from Apple he doesn't invest in tech stocks. He hasn't got a clue about artificial intelligence; he is obviously an amazing investor, but not in this market dominated by technology.

[greid]

Buffett has said before, he only invests in companies he understands and knows the ins and outs of...i feel like this tech dominate AI market isn't his strong suit... Maybe he's waiting for an opportunity or a company he understands to emerge

[ELIZABETHREYES-r]

Clearly, this year is worse than the previous one. I lost a lot of money this year as a result of poor investing decisions that I would not have made if I hadn't been so worried about my portfolio. I continued to invest, but I was unsure whether I ought to start saving for a home. In the end, I sold my positions, and the house required more upkeep than I expected. I'm not sure how much longer I can keep going like this

[dimitaryordanov]

Home prices are at record high, stock market is at record high, bitcoin is at record high, debt is at record high. There are two wars. Climate change disasters are on the rise around the world. AI is expected to replace many jobs. What can go wrong?

[vzeq]

This is about Buffett trying to crash the market after getting his cash.

[Htheg]

No he was expecting the market to drop on a blue wave and got caught with his pants down.

[apilgrim]

He is holding cash so he can buy struggling companies. I don't have nearly the power to purchase good assets when I hold cash.

[Ellifiknow]

Tesla is almost $400 and makes about$4 a year. Not counting inflation it would take 100 years to break even. Everything is overpriced

[MrTom-klhy]

I'm doing the same. I won't buy into the last year's chip scam, or the robotaxi scam, or the cyber money hole. I'll take the cash please and the real money.

[RayaMarcus]

A wise individual understands that accumulating wealth necessitates prudent investments and informed guidance in the financial market, particularly during a stock market crash. While the stock market presents opportunities for maximizing profits, successfully navigating it requires skill and expertise.

[JcarlosDnava]

I creo no hay ni un ecobiviento por invertir mundialmente *

[staroftheshow]

How is the market gonna crash when I’m dumping millions of dollars into it every month makes no sense. I’m gonna keep pouring and pumping up the stock market. This is not a good time to bet against it.