Should You Buy Berkshire Hathaway Stock? Warren Buffett Has a Crystal-Clear Answer for Investors.

  • Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A 1.99%) (BRK.B 1.76%) stock has returned 19% year to date, easily outperforming the 3% decline in the S&P 500 (^GSPC 1.47%). That large discrepancy underscores the idea that Berkshire's diversified business makes it a defensive investment option.