Is Buffett Turning Away from Apple? Warren Buffett is notably more transparent than most billionaire investors about his stock transactions. However, even with his openness, investors often find themselves speculating about Berkshire Hathaway’s stock moves. At Berkshire’s annual shareholder meeting in early May, Buffett addressed the sale of Apple shares. He hinted that the decision was influenced by potential changes in capital gains tax rates, aiming to secure some of Berkshire’s gains. During his discussion on capital gains, Buffett informed shareholders, “I’m doing it at 21% this year, and we’ll be doing it at a slightly higher percentage later on.