Warren Buffett's $187 Billion Warning to Wall Street Echoes Louder Than Ever, Thanks to His Favorite Valuation Measure
Warren Buffett sold approximately $187 billion in stocks over 13 consecutive quarters before his December 31 retirement as Berkshire Hathaway CEO, signaling concerns about market valuations. The Buffett Indicator (market-cap-to-GDP ratio) reached an all-time high of 240.24% in August 2026, suggesting stocks are significantly overvalued. However, Buffett's history demonstrates that patience during overvalued markets often leads to substantial long-term gains for investors.