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Is Berkshire Hathaway Stock Outperforming the S&P 500?


Published on 2025-03-01 03:21:24 - MSN
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  • Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B), headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, is a holding company that owns subsidiaries in a variety of business sectors like insurance, freight, rail, transportation, and utility.

The article from MSN Money discusses whether Berkshire Hathaway's stock has been outperforming the S&P 500. It highlights that while Berkshire Hathaway, led by Warren Buffett, has historically been a benchmark for investment success, its performance relative to the S&P 500 has varied over time. Recently, the stock has shown a mixed performance; it has not consistently beaten the S&P 500 over the last few years. The piece delves into factors like Berkshire's massive size making it harder to outperform the market, its conservative investment strategy, and the impact of its large cash reserves. Despite these challenges, the article notes that Berkshire Hathaway's diversified business operations and strategic investments in companies like Apple have provided some stability and growth, although not always at a pace that outstrips the broader market index.

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