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Historical data from the past three decades shows that Berkshire Hathaway shares have not consistently outperformed the broader market during recessions.
While the stock held firm during the early 2000s tech downturn, it declined significantly during the 2008 financial crisis and the early 2020 pandemic sell-off.
Investors considering the conglomerate as a defensive holding must weigh its cash-generating private businesses against its exposure to volatile public equities.
Berkshire Hathaway operates a dual structure that distinguishes it from typical mutual funds. Approximately one-third of the company's $1.1 trillion market capitalization reflects the value of its public stock holdings.
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