Warren Buffett: Cash is necessary 'like oxygen'—but it's 'not a good asset'
- Posted on March 12, 2026
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Warren Buffett: Cash is necessary 'like oxygen'—but it's 'not a good asset'

By the time Warren Buffett stepped down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO, the company held a record amount of cash while he hunted for attractive deals.