Something is shifting. The world’s most seasoned investors are making an uncommon move — pulling out of markets and stockpiling cash at unprecedented levels. Warren Buffett is sitting on a historic $348 billion cash pile. Mark Mobius has 95% of his fund in cash. Stanley Druckenmiller has offloaded more than $2.5 billion in equities. This isn't routine caution — it's coordinated retreat.
A recent Bank of America survey revealed that 82% of global funds expect the economy to slow down, while trust in U.S. assets has dropped to its lowest point since 2006. A clear signal: global finance is bracing for change.
A Record-Breaking Cash Pile
According to analysts at Movchan’s Group, Berkshire Hathaway reported a 14% drop in operating profit in Q1 2025, down to $9.6 billion. Yet, instead of reinvesting, the conglomerate has amassed $347.7 billion in cash — a staggering portion of its total assets of $1.153 trillion.
Buffett explained the move as a hedge against rising uncertainty, particularly in global trade. Notably, Berkshire hasn’t bought back its own shares for three consecutive quarters — a move that hints at skepticism about current market valuations.
Mark Mobius: Waiting for the Right Moment
Emerging markets veteran Mark Mobius has gone even further. Speaking with Bloomberg, he said: "Cash is king right now. You’ve got to be ready to act when the moment comes."
Mobius is shifting focus to India, betting on its tech and electronics sectors as a resilient alternative to China in global supply chains. According to Movchan’s Group, such an extreme level of cash exposure is rare — even in cautious times. “Investor sentiment on the global economy is at its most pessimistic point in 30 years,” they note.
Stanley Druckenmiller: Cutting Risk
Earlier this year, Stanley Druckenmiller ramped up the cash position in his Duquesne Family Office and completely exited positions in Nvidia. He also slashed holdings in Palantir, liquidating over $2.5 billion worth of stocks.
Druckenmiller cited concerns about the macroeconomic outlook — from a possible resurgence of inflation to fears that the Federal Reserve might pivot too soon on monetary policy.
Neutral Strategies for Turbulent Times
Against this backdrop, Movchan’s Group and firms like TKB Investment Partners are leaning on conservative, market-neutral strategies — designed to generate returns regardless of market direction. With even giants like Buffett, Druckenmiller, and Mobius retreating into cash, neutrality and patience are the new safe havens.
One standout example: Movchan’s Group’s LAIF Fund, which trades weekly options on the NASDAQ-100 index. It offers weekly liquidity and has posted an extraordinary record — every week over the past 4.5 years has been profitable, despite volatile markets. For investors, this means dependable income without the stress of timing the market — a luxury in today’s unstable climate.
A Global Network of Confidence
The firm backs its strategies with a robust infrastructure. It partners with industry leaders like Apex Fund Services Limited, brokers CBH and Marex Group plc, and banking institutions across Europe and the U.S., including Northern Trust Bank. Their auditors rank among the global Top 5.
Senior partner Mikhail Portnoy sums up their ethos: “Our investment strategies aim for absolute, market-neutral returns. Stability and predictability are what our clients need — and what we deliver.”
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