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We want to use cash. The reason we haven't used our cash…

“We want to use cash. The reason we haven't used our cash two years ago, we just didn't find things that were that attractive. But when people talk about cash being king, it's not king if it just sits there and never does anything. There are times when cash buys more than other times, and this is…” quote by Warren Buffett
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“We want to use cash. The reason we haven't used our cash two years ago, we just didn't find things that were that attractive. But when people talk about cash being king, it's not king if it just sits there and never does anything. There are times when cash buys more than other times, and this is one of the other times when it buys a fair amount more, so we use it.”

Warren Buffett

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Cash should be actively used when opportunities arise; idle cash loses value and power.

In simple terms: Use cash when it can generate better returns.

Key Takeaway

Deploy cash strategically.

Themes

finance investment opportunity liquidity risk

Mood

pragmatic analytical cautious

Type

advice financial

When to use this quote

  • corporate finance
  • personal investing
  • economic planning
  • business strategy

Key Concepts

capital allocation value investing market timing

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is cash truly “king”?
  • What criteria determine the best use of cash?
A Different Perspective

Cash may be tied up in low‑yield assets despite opportunities.

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