Why Berkshire Hathaway Is a Better Business Than You Might Think

If you're looking for a stock that's generated life-changing returns over the long run, it's hard to beat Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B). The Motley Fool's data on the stock only goes back to 1985, but even in that roughly 40-year span, Berkshire has generated returns of over 260,000%. Those gains have far outpaced those of the broader stock market, and even now that Warren Buffett is no longer CEO, his presence remains felt in the confidence of Berkshire's shareholders. Yesterday, the fi ...