Trexquant Investment 13F: Adds $31M to BRKB Stake

Trexquant Investment increased its holdings in Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRKB">NYSE: BRKB) by 109.90% during the latest quarter, according to the firm's latest Form 13F filing. The investment manager added 64,043 shares of the conglomerate's Class B stock, ending the quarter with 122,319 shares. This expanded position carried a total value of $59,707,573.47 at the end of the reporting period.

Trexquant's Growing Bet on Berkshire Hathaway

The decision to more than double its holdings in Berkshire Hathaway signals a strong commitment to the Omaha-based giant. Before this buying streak, the fund held 58,276 shares. By expanding the position to 122,319 shares, Trexquant has made the stock a highly visible component of its equity portfolio. The filing indicates a cost basis of $494.25 per share for the holding.

Trexquant's Broader Portfolio Shifts

This aggressive accumulation of Berkshire Hathaway shares was part of a larger realignment at Trexquant. On the same day, the fund reported several other notable adjustments across its portfolio. The firm trimmed its stake in AbbVie by 19%, selling 18,177 shares and keeping 77,280 shares. At the same time, the fund established brand-new positions in other sectors, acquiring 158,913 shares of Canadian National Railway and 195,973 shares of Church & Dwight, which was valued at $19.34 million.

Trexquant also showed a strong appetite for mid-cap and industrial names. The fund raised its stake in Applied Industrial Technologies by 42.9%, bringing its total share count to 60,199. It also expanded its position in The Vita Coco Company and boosted its holdings in Churchill Downs by 121%. Compared to these other moves, the dollar volume poured into Berkshire Hathaway represents one of the firm's most substantial financial commitments of the quarter.

Berkshire Hathaway Stock Performance

On Saturday, Berkshire Hathaway Class B shares were trading at $488.13. This market price sits just below the fund's reported cost basis of $494.25. The stock has shown steady performance, trading in line with the broader financial sector and reflecting the defensive nature of its underlying businesses.

Inside Berkshire Hathaway

Berkshire Hathaway is a massive conglomerate run by legendary investor Warren Buffett. Rather than focusing on a single industry, the company owns and operates a vast range of businesses spanning insurance, freight rail transportation, utility systems, manufacturing, and retail. It also manages a massive investment portfolio of public equities. This structure makes the Class B shares a popular choice for institutional investors seeking a diversified, resilient foundation for their portfolios.

Looking Ahead for Trexquant and Berkshire Hathaway

Investors tracking Trexquant's strategy will want to monitor whether the fund continues to build its position in the conglomerate or begins to take profits. Because Form 13F filings are backward-looking, they reflect the fund's holdings at the end of the specific reporting period and may not represent its current day-to-day trading activities. However, the sheer scale of this increase suggests that Berkshire Hathaway has earned a central role in Trexquant's quantitative model.