Discontinued — last reported Q2 '21
Purchases of fixed maturity securities
InvestingBerkshire Hathaway Purchases of fixed maturity securities increased by 113.4% to $194.51B in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 24.9%, from $155.72B to $194.51B. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2024), Purchases of fixed maturity securities shows an upward trend with a 51.1% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionInvesting
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2018
Last reportedQ2 2021
How to read this metric
An increase suggests a defensive posture or a requirement to match long-term liabilities with stable, interest-bearing assets.
Detailed definition
Cash outflows directed toward the purchase of debt instruments, including government bonds, corporate bonds, and other f...
Peer comparison
Insurers like Chubb or Travelers prioritize this to ensure they can cover future claims with predictable income streams.
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cf_purchases_of_fixed_maturitiesHistorical Data
18 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $67.42B | $6.67B | $46.24B | $58.75B | $41.61B | $39.00B | $44.56B | $45.52B | $53.55B | $79.44B | $56.50B | $103.17B | $126.34B | $155.72B | $141.62B | $158.72B | $91.14B | $194.51B |
| QoQ Change | — | -90.1% | +593.4% | +27.1% | -29.2% | -6.3% | +14.3% | +2.1% | +17.6% | +48.4% | -28.9% | +82.6% | +22.5% | +23.3% | -9.1% | +12.1% | -42.6% | +113.4% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -38.3% | +484.9% | -3.6% | -22.5% | +28.7% | +103.7% | +26.8% | +126.7% | +135.9% | +96.0% | +150.6% | +53.8% | -27.9% | +24.9% |
Range$6.67B – $194.51B
CAGR+28.3%
Avg YoY Growth+81.4%
Median YoY Growth+41.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Berkshire Hathaway's purchases of fixed maturity securities?
- Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) reported purchases of fixed maturity securities of $194.51B in Q3 2025.
- How has Berkshire Hathaway's purchases of fixed maturity securities changed year-over-year?
- Berkshire Hathaway's purchases of fixed maturity securities increased by 24.9% year-over-year, from $155.72B to $194.51B.
- What is the long-term trend for Berkshire Hathaway's purchases of fixed maturity securities?
- Over 3 years (2021 to 2024), Berkshire Hathaway's purchases of fixed maturity securities has grown at a 51.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $152.64B to $526.84B.
- What does purchases of fixed maturity securities mean?
- The amount of money spent buying bonds and other debt-based investments.