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Berkshire Hathaway Acquisitions
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Why Warren Buffett’s ‘Risky’ Bets Weren’t Risky at All (TIP764)
We Study Billionaires·Oct 30, 2025
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The acquisition of Gen Re was a masterstroke that protected Berkshire Hathaway during the dot-com crash through its bond portfolio.
“everybody forgets the deal was actually an incredibly profitable deal for Burkshire and it saved them through that crash.”
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