Buffett: I Initiated Alphabet Investment, Regret Buying Late

Investment legend Warren Buffett has revealed that he himself was the driving force behind Berkshire Hathaway's recent substantial investments in Alphabet, Google's parent company. Buffett told CNBC that") he initiated the strategy that led to the company's significant Alphabet holdings, making it one of Berkshire's largest technology investments.

Berkshire first disclosed its ownership of Alphabet stock in the third quarter of 2025 and has been increasing its stake since. The company also participated in Alphabet's $10 billion private placement, which helped fund the construction of artificial intelligence infrastructure.

In the interview, Buffett admitted that his biggest mistake as an investor was not investing in Alphabet sooner. For years, he has expressed regret over missing the opportunity to capitalize on Google's early growth, even while recognizing the success of its advertising business through GEICO.

Buffett also highlighted the immense capital requirements driving AI competition among tech giants today, noting this differs significantly from the software development era. However, he mentioned that his favorite stock remains Apple, whose future he sees as robust due to a capable team and ecosystem.