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Which of these unique businesses is the best long-term investment?
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A -1.70%) (BRK.B -1.54%) and Markel (MKL -1.77%) have quite a few similarities, as both are insurance businesses at their core, and both use their insurance operations to invest in other businesses. But which one is the better buy for you?
*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Sep. 14, 2023. The video was published on Sep. 15, 2023.
Matt Frankel, CFP, is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst and personal finance expert covering financial stocks, REITs, SPACs, and personal finance. Prior to The Motley Fool, Matt taught high school and college mathematics. He holds a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of South Carolina, a master’s degree in mathematics from Nova Southeastern University, and a graduate certificate in financial planning from Florida State University. He won a SABEW award for coverage of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. He is also regularly interviewed by Cheddar, The National Desk, and other TV networks and publications for his financial, stock market, and investing expertise.
Matthew Frankel, CFP® has positions in Berkshire Hathaway and Markel Group. Tyler Crowe has positions in Berkshire Hathaway. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Berkshire Hathaway and Markel Group. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Matthew Frankel is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through their link they will earn some extra money that supports their channel. Their opinions remain their own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.
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