[Buffett: Not investing in Google back then was a mistake, it is now 'more likely to be a winner'] BlockBeats News, July 15, Buffett recently stated: Not investing in Google back then was a mistake. Based on its current performance, the company is now 'more likely to be a winner.' Additionally, he remains optimistic about Berkshire's investment in Apple. Abel is currently the 'decision-maker,' but neither of us would do something the other disapproves of. According to BIT (bit.com) market data, Google shares are down 0.5% pre-market in U.S. trading, and Berkshire Hathaway currently holds approximately $31 billion worth of Alphabet, Google's parent company, stock.