Warren Buffett Is Too Cautious; Berkshire Needs an Activist, Investor Says.

“Berkshire needs an activist,” says Bill Smead, the lead manager of the Smead Value fund, which counts Berkshire Hathaway among its top 10 holdings. Smead’s comments reflect the frustration of some Berkshire Hathaway shareholders who complain that CEO Warren Buffett has been too cautious during the recent market turmoil...