Warren Buffett is the world's greatest investor, and his reputation is one of the major driving forces for Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK-B) share prices. But at 82 years old, Berkshire investors have to wonder: What is a post-Buffett Berkshire going to look like? Will there be a market panic when he passes away, and will that panic be justified? In this video, Motley Fool analyst Morgan Housel takes a look at Berkshire share prices and tells us why Mr. Buffett isn't the only thing that makes this a solid place to put your money.
Should We Be Worried About Berkshire?
By Morgan Housel and austin smith – Nov 19, 2012 at 1:32PM
NYSE: BRK.A
Berkshire Hathaway
Market Cap
$1.1T
Today's Change
(0.06%) $465.02
Current Price
$736615.02
Price as of November 6, 2025 at 11:29 AM ET
Are you worried about a post-Buffett Berkshire? Don't be.
About the Author
Morgan Housel is the best-selling author of The Psychology of Money and Same as Ever. A former economics and finance columnist for Fool.com and analyst for Motley Fool One, he currently serves as a partner at The Collaborative Fund and on the board of directors at Markel.