Ruane Cunniff's BRK.B Position Overview
Ruane Cunniff (via Ruane, Cunniff & Goldfarb L.P.) currently holds 322.6K shares of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B) worth $162.16 M, representing 2.69% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 50 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Ruane Cunniff has maintained a long-term strategic position in BRK.B, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2018, adding 179.3K shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2017, reducing 1.2M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Ruane Cunniff's Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) Trades by Ruane Cunniff
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +4.67 M | Add 0.00% | 4.67 M | $111.92 |
| Q3 2013 | +12,825 | Add 0.27% | 4.68 M | $113.51 |
| Q4 2013 | +91,880 | Add 1.96% | 4.77 M | $118.56 |
| Q1 2014 | +63,937 | Add 1.34% | 4.84 M | $124.97 |
| Q2 2014 | -22,858 | Reduce 0.47% | 4.82 M | $126.56 |
| Q3 2014 | +101,409 | Add 2.11% | 4.92 M | $138.14 |
| Q4 2014 | -174,287 | Reduce 3.54% | 4.74 M | $150.15 |
| Q1 2015 | +10,401 | Add 0.22% | 4.75 M | $144.32 |
| Q2 2015 | +82,058 | Add 1.73% | 4.83 M | $136.11 |
| Q3 2015 | +79,641 | Add 1.65% | 4.91 M | $130.40 |
| Q4 2015 | -3,448 | Reduce 0.07% | 4.91 M | $132.04 |
| Q1 2016 | -173,070 | Reduce 3.52% | 4.74 M | $141.88 |
| Q2 2016 | -166,304 | Reduce 3.51% | 4.57 M | $144.79 |
| Q3 2016 | -165,201 | Reduce 3.61% | 4.41 M | $144.47 |
| Q4 2016 | -449,731 | Reduce 10.21% | 3.96 M | $162.98 |
| Q1 2017 | -1.18 M | Reduce 29.79% | 2.78 M | $166.68 |
| Q2 2017 | -570,676 | Reduce 20.54% | 2.21 M | $169.37 |
| Q3 2017 | -119,708 | Reduce 5.42% | 2.09 M | $183.32 |
| Q4 2017 | -55,916 | Reduce 2.68% | 2.03 M | $198.22 |
| Q1 2018 | +1.31 M | Add 0.00% | 1.31 M | $196.67 |
| Q2 2018 | +142,637 | Add 10.92% | 1.45 M | $186.65 |
| Q3 2018 | -59,498 | Reduce 4.11% | 1.39 M | $214.11 |
| Q4 2018 | +179,302 | Add 12.90% | 1.57 M | $204.18 |
| Q1 2019 | -153,732 | Reduce 9.80% | 1.42 M | $200.89 |
| Q2 2019 | -43,016 | Reduce 3.04% | 1.37 M | $213.17 |
| Q3 2019 | -12,881 | Reduce 0.94% | 1.36 M | $208.02 |
| Q4 2019 | +76,442 | Add 5.62% | 1.44 M | $226.50 |
| Q1 2020 | -136,467 | Reduce 9.50% | 1.3 M | $182.83 |
| Q2 2020 | -193,526 | Reduce 14.89% | 1.11 M | $178.51 |
| Q3 2020 | -8,855 | Reduce 0.80% | 1.1 M | $212.94 |
| Q4 2020 | -48,523 | Reduce 4.42% | 1.05 M | $231.87 |
| Q1 2021 | -427,223 | Reduce 40.75% | 621,299 | $255.47 |
| Q2 2021 | -14,820 | Reduce 2.39% | 606,479 | $277.92 |
| Q3 2021 | -136,921 | Reduce 22.58% | 469,558 | $272.94 |
| Q4 2021 | +42,452 | Add 9.04% | 512,010 | $299.00 |
| Q1 2022 | -8,767 | Reduce 1.71% | 503,243 | $352.91 |
| Q2 2022 | +6,379 | Add 1.27% | 509,622 | $273.02 |
| Q3 2022 | +12,493 | Add 2.45% | 522,115 | $267.02 |
| Q4 2022 | -12,923 | Reduce 2.48% | 509,192 | $308.90 |
| Q1 2023 | -18,177 | Reduce 3.57% | 491,015 | $308.77 |
| Q2 2023 | -336 | Reduce 0.07% | 490,679 | $341.00 |
| Q3 2023 | -18,618 | Reduce 3.79% | 472,061 | $350.30 |
| Q4 2023 | -15,782 | Reduce 3.34% | 456,279 | $356.66 |
| Q1 2024 | -5,757 | Reduce 1.26% | 450,522 | $420.52 |
| Q2 2024 | -11,601 | Reduce 2.58% | 438,921 | $406.80 |
| Q3 2024 | -4,617 | Reduce 1.05% | 434,304 | $460.26 |
| Q4 2024 | -86,057 | Reduce 19.81% | 348,247 | $453.28 |
| Q1 2025 | -11,265 | Reduce 3.23% | 336,982 | $532.58 |
| Q2 2025 | -10,141 | Reduce 3.01% | 326,841 | $485.77 |
| Q3 2025 | -4,289 | Reduce 1.31% | 322,552 | $502.74 |
Ruane Cunniff's Berkshire Hathaway Investment FAQs
Ruane Cunniff first purchased Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B) in Q2 2013, acquiring 4,669,282 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Ruane Cunniff has held Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B) for 50 quarters since Q2 2013. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Ruane Cunniff's largest addition to Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B) was in Q2 2013, adding 4,669,282 shares worth $522.59 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Ruane Cunniff's firm, Ruane, Cunniff & Goldfarb L.P., owns 322,552 shares of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B), valued at approximately $162.16 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B) represents approximately 2.69% of Ruane Cunniff's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Ruane Cunniff's peak holding in Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B) was 4,916,475 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2014. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.