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2021-08-22

There is a reason why they are net seller, do take note.

Buffett’s Berkshire Still Isn’t Buying. Here’s What It Sold.

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Chinleong
2021-08-23
Chinleong
Yes
TKCat
2021-08-23
TKCat
why?
- KS_Lee:
  WB has generally been much LT. Maybe he expects market to crash soon?
Soontonghuat
2021-08-22
Soontonghuat
Agreed

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