Why Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.A) Stock Is the Ideal Buy-and-Hold Investment

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Clearly, Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK.A) isn’t a risk-free investment. But its combination of businesses offers some protection against all but the most serious downturns. The stock’s performance during the tech bust of the early 2000s stands as a testament to Berkshire’s durability in the face of tough conditions for investors.

Why Berkshire’s worth another look
If you haven’t looked at Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK.A) stock lately, it’s worth delving into the company’s vast array of businesses. With even more diversification than many mutual funds offer, Berkshire Hathaway stock has room to run higher because of the culture of value investing that Buffett has set in place — and because that culture will survive long after he departs as Berkshire’s leader.

The article Why Berkshire Hathaway Stock Is the Ideal Buy-and-Hold Investment originally appeared on Fool.com.

Fool contributor Dan Caplinger owns shares of Berkshire Hathaway. You can follow him on Twitter @DanCaplinger. The Motley Fool recommends Berkshire Hathaway and Markel. The Motley Fool owns shares of Berkshire Hathaway and Markel.

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