As Caleb Naysmith reported here recently, Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) (BRK.B) boss Warren Buffett now controls nearly 5% of the entire U.S. Treasury Bill market - holding more T-bills than the U.S. Federal Reserve. That’s another colossal number to add to Buffett’s ledger, right alongside his epic $334 billion cash hoard. 

With Berkshire stock beating markets by a wide margin so far in 2025, clearly the legendary investor is once again a few steps ahead of the rest of us mere mortals.

So what does this all mean for the markets? And more importantly, how can you capitalize ahead of Berkshire Hathaway’s shareholder meeting this Saturday, May 3?

Build a Buffett-Style Watchlist

To keep up with the Oracle of Omaha’s equity moves, track and screen Berkshire’s holdings using our Warren Buffett Stocks list. 

To refine and customize your own “Baby Buffett” watchlist, let our in-house tour guide Reynolde Jordan show you the ropes with this simple, step-by-step, 6-minute video: 

Get Ready to Trade Earnings Moves

Then, once you know which stocks Buffett actually trusts with his money - it’s time to learn how you can trade smarter around earnings events, whether it’s Berkshire stock or any other name on the docket this Q1 season.

Reynolde’s newest video, “How to Trade Earnings Like a Pro,” has you covered. This explainer shows you how to analyze a stock’s expected earnings move, how to spot potential trades, and offers a deeper look at understanding earnings risk - all featuring Barchart's tools for traders and investors.

For more insights, Barchart Premier members can also explore unusual options activity. Learn what the smart money is doing, then get ready to act on it!