Allen: Not sure how much of those purchases are made by Buffett versus being made by managers Buffett trusts (e.g., Lou Simpson et al.)

AndySykes: Column 6 shows whether or not the shares are controlled solely by the reporting company (Berkshire) or if the shares are controlled by “Other” managers as well (e.g., managers at subsidiary companies).

Column 7 shows which entities own the position (i.e., Berskhire, Blue Chip Stamps, etc.) The list of companies is usually at the beginning of the form.

You can see the instructions for the Form 13F here.

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Could someone please explain the meaning of columns 4, 5, 6 & 7 in the 13F?

Does the market value shown in column 4 mean that MR. Buffett actually bought at that price? or Is it the current market value of the purchase? I mean if I divide the market value (column 4) by the number of shares purchased (column 5) I should know exactly at which price Mr. Buffett was buying, right?

And what about columns 6 & 7 titled “Investment Discretion” and “Other Managers”. What do they mean?

Thanks in advance for the clarifications.

Then I saw that a Berkshire Hathaway company, General Re Asset Management of New England also files a 13F-HR, and that is where you can see the shares of White Mountain being held. I’m curious about how much of the holdings under General Re are “Buffett purchases” since the company is owned by Berkshire Hathway, after all. Does Mr. Buffett maybe try to “hide” his purchases by filing some of them under other companies owned by Berkshire?