5 Best Holding Company Stocks to Invest In Now

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1. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK-B)

On April 14, 2026, Duracell announced a partnership with soccer player Lionel Messi. Javier Hernandez Reta said the company aims for its batteries to be the “G.O.A.T. of the battery category,” adding that the campaign is meant to highlight that Duracell products are built differently and positioned for high-performance situations. Duracell was acquired by Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK-B) in 2016.

On March 22, 2026, Tokio Marine Holdings said it will enter into a strategic partnership with National Indemnity Company, a wholly owned reinsurance subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK-B). As part of the agreement, NICO will initially acquire about a 2.5% stake in Tokio Marine through the disposition of treasury stock, with any additional purchases expected to be made in the open market. NICO has agreed not to exceed a 9.9% ownership stake without board approval. Tokio Marine said the investment reflects confidence from Berkshire Hathaway in its ability to generate long-term value through disciplined management.

Earlier in March, regulatory filings showed that Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel purchased $15M of company stock across multiple transactions on March 4. The company also disclosed that it began repurchasing shares under its existing buyback program on the same day.

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK-B) is a multinational holding company that owns businesses across sectors like insurance, transportation, energy, manufacturing, and retail.

While we acknowledge the potential of BRK-B to grow, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than BRK-B and that has 100x upside potential, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.

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