All the Stocks Warren Buffett Bought in the Last 2 Recessions: Are They Smart Picks Now?

The U.S. economy is "perilously close to slipping into recession" because of President Donald Trump's tariffs, according to JPMorgan Chase chief economist Michael Feroli. Should investors worry? I can think of one who won't. Warren Buffett famously said he likes to "be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful." The legendary investor is well-prepared to be greedy if a recession hits. He's built a cash stockpile topping $334 billion for Berkshire Hathaway, the most cash the conglomerate has ever had.What kinds of stocks might Buffett buy if a recession is on the way? Perhaps the past is a predictor of the future. Here are all the stocks Buffett bought in the last two recessions.Continue reading

Apr 6, 2025 - 09:50
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All the Stocks Warren Buffett Bought in the Last 2 Recessions: Are They Smart Picks Now?

The U.S. economy is "perilously close to slipping into recession" because of President Donald Trump's tariffs, according to JPMorgan Chase chief economist Michael Feroli. Should investors worry? I can think of one who won't.

Warren Buffett famously said he likes to "be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful." The legendary investor is well-prepared to be greedy if a recession hits. He's built a cash stockpile topping $334 billion for Berkshire Hathaway, the most cash the conglomerate has ever had.

What kinds of stocks might Buffett buy if a recession is on the way? Perhaps the past is a predictor of the future. Here are all the stocks Buffett bought in the last two recessions.

Continue reading