“I always want to have cash, and I never want to buy anything just because people think the market is going up," Warren Buffett said in a recent CNBC interview.
As US equities continue to trade near elevated levels, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has drawn market attention for maintaining a historically high cash position, with cash and US Treasury holdings reaching US$370 billion in its most recent annual report. This reflects a disciplined approach to investing: keeping enough cash on hand while patiently waiting for better opportunities.
For investors, this also highlights the importance of keeping part of their portfolio in readily available cash or cash-equivalent products. Instead of leaving idle cash uninvested, investors may consider allocating short-term liquidity to stable money market solutions, which can help preserve flexibility while staying prepared for market opportunities.
The CSOP USD Money Market Fund, the largest of its kind in Southeast Asia, offers investors a liquid cash management tool, allowing instant withdrawal of funds and providing the flexibility to capture market opportunities when they arise. In a market environment where volatility and valuation concerns remain, maintaining liquidity can be just as important as staying invested.
Source: MSN, Bloomberg, CSOP as of 2026/5/31
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