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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.
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