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Warren Buffett Has Fully Exited BYD After Generating >2,000% Return

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Algo Research Team

Company | Oct 02, 2025 | Views: 371

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Key Summary:

  • Berkshire has fully divested its investment in BYD as of 1Q25
  • BYD is one of the largest global EV players, with 22% share
  • Rising EV share in Indonesia, factory to commence in 2026

According to a filing by Berkshire Hathaway Energy, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc, the company has fully exited its position in BYD Co. Ltd after investing for 17 years since its initial acquisition in 2008.


How it started: Berkshire Hathaway Energy began investing in the Shenzhen-based BYD by acquiring 225 million shares (or equivalent to 10% ownership at the time) for approximately $230 million.

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