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Is Berkshire Hathaway (Class B) Stock a Buy Now?
Market volatility has sent investors fleeing to shelter in Berkshire Hathaway.
Warren Buffett might be the most famous and accomplished long-term investor Wall Street has ever seen. Professional and individual investors have had the opportunity to invest alongside Buffett via his holding company, Berkshire Hathaway. The company's original class A shares (NYSE: BRK.A) have returned over 5,500,000% since the 1960s, far exceeding the S&P 500 index.
Berkshire Hathaway issued class B shares (NYSE: BRK.B) in 1996. These "Baby B" shares have less voting interst (ability to vote on corporate measures) than their economic interest (their right to BRK earnings), but their (far lower) share price makes them budget-friendly for most individual investors.
Lately, investors have flocked to Berkshire Hathaway amid increased market volatility and uncertainty. Berkshire's class B shares have surged 16% since January, while the S&P 500 is down 5%. A nearly 21% swing in just three months is massive! Should investors still buy the stock?
