Buffett’s Big Shuffle: Berkshire Ditches Citi, Doubles Down on Beer, and Keeps a Secret
Buffett’s Portfolio Pivot: From Banks to Brews with a Side of Secrecy

Warren Buffett, the Oracle of Omaha, has once again sent Wall Street into a tizzy with a bold portfolio reshuffle that’s equal parts strategic and secretive. In a move that’s got analysts buzzing and investors scrambling, Berkshire Hathaway’s latest 13F filing reveals a complete exit from Citigroup, a hefty bet on beer, and a mysterious new position shrouded in regulatory intrigue. Buckle up, folks—this is Buffett doing what he does best: playing chess while the market plays checkers.
Citi Gets the Boot
Berkshire Hathaway has officially waved goodbye to its entire 14.6 million-share stake in Citigroup, a position worth hundreds of millions, as confirmed by the Q1 2025 13F filing with the SEC Reuters, May 15, 2025. This isn’t just a trim—it’s a full-on breakup, signaling Buffett’s cooling affection for the financial sector. And Citi wasn’t the only one shown the door. Berkshire also slashed 48.6 million shares of Bank of America, trimmed 300,000 shares of Capital One, and completely exited positions in Nu Holdings, Liberty Media Series C Formula One, Charter Communications, DaVita, and T-Mobile Investopedia, May 15, 2025.
Why the financial sector purge? Buffett’s not one for public confessionals, but the tea leaves suggest concerns about valuations or macroeconomic headwinds—perhaps those pesky trade war fears swirling in the market Investopedia, May 13, 2025. Whatever the reason, Berkshire’s $4.68 billion in Q1 sells outpaced its $3.18 billion in buys, marking its 10th straight quarter as a net seller Reuters. That’s not a fire sale—it’s a calculated retreat.
