Is Berkshire Hathaway Stock a Better Buy Than an S&P 500 Index Fund?
Key PointsBerkshire Hathaway and S&P 500 index funds are both smart, all-around choices for long-term investors.
Investors often turn to S&P 500 index funds like Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) or SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) for their simplicity and superior performance. However, Berkshire Hathaway (BRKA) (BRKB) remains an appealing option for those seeking a stake in a long-term, market-beating investment. Despite its complexities and numerous businesses, the conglomerate consistently outperformed the S&P 500 since Warren Buffett's leadership began in 1965.
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