Buffett's significant reduction in holdings of Apple is a noteworthy signal. Berkshire Hathaway, a subsidiary of Buffett, has continued to reduce its holdings of Apple Inc. this year. The company significantly reduced its holdings of Apple shares from 789 million in the first quarter to about 400 million in the second quarter, with a stock market value of approximately $84.2 billion, a significant decrease from $174.3 billion at the end of the first quarter. Since buying Apple Inc. stock in 2016, Berkshire Hathaway has continued to increase its holdings. Apple has long been the company's largest holding stock, bringing in returns of over $100 billion.