Warren Buffett Thinks Wall Street Is Overreacting – And I Agree

I recently listened to Warren Buffett $BNB speak at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting in Omaha, and his message really stuck with me: the recent market volatility isn’t anything to panic over.

Buffett basically said that what we’re seeing in the markets right now—the ups and downs over the past month or so—is normal. In his words, “What has happened in the last 30, 45 days … is really nothing.” Coming from someone who’s seen Berkshire’s stock drop by 50% three times over the years and still come out stronger, that’s a big reminder to zoom out and keep perspective.

He was crystal clear: there’s no crisis, no crash, and definitely no reason to lose your head. If your investment strategy depends on the market never dipping 15%, you might need to rethink your approach. The markets don’t adapt to us—we have to adapt to them.

Buffett also reminded everyone how far we’ve come. When he was born in 1930, the Dow was at 240 $USTC

It later dropped to 41$USTC . Now it’s sitting above 41,000. That’s the kind of long-term vision he lives by.

Of course, there’s been some turbulence. Investors have been rattled by tariff talks and political uncertainty, with the S&P 500 even dipping into bear market territory temporarily. But Buffett wasn’t fazed. He said today’s problems are nothing compared to past downturns—and he’s seen a lot.

He didn’t hold back on trade policy either. Without naming names, he criticized the recent wave of tariffs, calling them “an act of war” and warning they’re harming the global economy. Buffett believes in free trade—he thinks the more prosperous the world is, the better off we all are, including the U.S .

Buffett also noted that Berkshire’s been selling stocks aggressively—over $134 billion worth in 2024 alone—especially its big holdings in Apple and Bank of America . That’s left the company with a massive $347 billion in cash. He hasn’t revealed what the plan is yet, but one thing’s for sure: Buffett isn’t getting caught up in market noise.

It was a powerful reminder that investing is a long game. Emotions don’t belong in the decision-making process. Stick to the fundamentals, stay calm, and think long-term.