Subject: Re: Is BRK going to buy Chubb?
Could it have something to do with an expectation that capital gains taxes might be higher next year (probabalistic political environment giving a finite expected value)?

Couple this to the high price at time of sale and the ability to have significant cash on hand if the market takes a sudden dip due to Fed rates vs. potential recession and the sales make a great deal of sense. If push comes to shove and prices drop for Apple, the stock can easily be reaquired next year.

Jeff