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StocksMediumUpdated×2•Originally published 17 August 2026•Updated 18 August 2026•
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Berkshire’s Greg Abel Behind $17 Billion Alphabet Stake Purchase

Key Facts

1Berkshire Hathaway increased its stake in Alphabet by 83% during the second quarter of 2026.
2Alphabet became the third-largest equity holding in Warren Buffett's portfolio following the increase.
3Warren Buffett confirmed that the investment in Alphabet was his own idea.

In a development reshaping the investment leadership narrative at Berkshire Hathaway, the Q2 2026 13F filing revealed that Greg Abel, Warren Buffett’s designated successor, was the architect behind a massive $17 billion investment in Alphabet. According to reports, this move boosted the firm's stake in Google's parent company by 83%, elevating it to the third-largest equity holding in the portfolio. This substantial purchase marks a definitive end to a multi-quarter streak of net equity sales.

This capital deployment comes amid varied performance across the technology sector, with Alphabet's GOOGL shares trading at $342.9879 and GOOG at $340.48 on August 17, 2026. Per market data, these levels compare to peer prices such as META at $566.695 and Microsoft (MSFT) at $479.6251 as of the same date. The $17 billion commitment underscores Abel's conviction in Alphabet's valuation relative to its Big Tech peers, including Apple (AAPL) which closed at $304.29.

Traders are monitoring GOOGL price action following the disclosure, with the stock maintaining support near $341.93 and facing resistance at $347.25 as of the August 17, 2026 close. With no immediate catalysts in the upcoming economic calendar for Alphabet, market focus will likely shift toward interpreting Greg Abel's increased influence over Berkshire’s strategic equity allocations.