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Berkshire Hathaway Sold Mastercard Stock. Should You Follow?

Berkshire may have exited Mastercard for reasons unrelated to Mastercard's underlying business strength.

Berkshire Hathaway Sold Mastercard Stock. Should You Follow?

Published July 20, 2026 · Category: Finance

Overview

When Berkshire Hathaway sold its entire stake in Mastercard (NYSE: MA), many investors had the same reaction: "If one of the world's greatest investors is selling, shouldn't I?"

It's an understandable question. But it may also be the wrong one.

Details

Berkshire's decision doesn't necessarily mean Mastercard has become a worse business. In fact, Mastercard remains one of the highest-quality companies in the world, with a dominant payments network, an asset-light business model, and a long runway as economies continue shifting away from cash.

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Originally published at www.fool.com.

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