Berkshire Hathaway Reduces Stake in Chinese EV Giant BYD
Warren Buffett's firm sells 1.3 million shares, lowering its stake to 6.9% amid changing market dynamics.
- Berkshire Hathaway sold $39.8 million worth of Hong Kong-listed BYD shares.
- The sale decreased Berkshire's holding in BYD from 7.02% to 6.9%.
- Charlie Munger, Berkshire's late vice chairman, championed the original investment in BYD.
- BYD, once the top EV seller, was recently overtaken by Tesla.
- Berkshire's initial investment in BYD in 2008 has proven highly profitable.