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Berkshire Hathaway: Overview, History, and Investments

By Robin Hartill, CFP – Oct 9, 2025 at 5:46PM | Fact-checked by Frank Bass

Key Points

  • Berkshire yields a 19.9% annual gain under Buffett, outperforming the S&P's 10.4%.
  • Buffett's strategy focuses on long-term holding, intrinsic value, and economic moats.
  • Buffett is to retire at the end of 2025, and Greg Abel has been named as successor to ensure continuity.
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