Warren Buffett's foresight in selling stocks to hold $300 billion in cash is highlighted as prescient amid a recent market selloff triggered by tariffs. This strategic withdrawal allowed him to stand out as the only billionaire among the 500 wealthiest whose net worth increased this year, gaining $12.7 billion. In contrast, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite suffered significant drops, leading to $536 billion in losses across the billionaire class. Buffett's precautionary move indicates his skepticism towards soaring valuations and market instability.
Warren Buffett's decision to sell stocks and stockpile cash has proved wise, as he alone among the world's richest saw his wealth rise amid market turmoil.
Amidst a market downturn linked to tariffs, Buffett's wealth increased while the 10 wealthiest billionaires lost significant amounts, with Tesla's Musk and Meta's Zuckerberg hit hardest.
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