Choosing Between BRK.A and BRK.B Stocks: A Comprehensive Guide
Is It Better to Buy BRK.A or BRK.B Stock?
Berkshire Hathaway has two share classes. Which is right for you? Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) stock has proven to be one of the best-performing investments of all time. Since 1980, shares have increased more than 2,000 times in value. A $500 investment would now be worth a cool $1 million.
Most people should buy this Berkshire stock
Warren Buffett decided to create a second class of Berkshire stock in 1996. At the time, the price of Berkshire's original shares had exceeded $30,000. To make Berkshire more accessible, Berkshire B shares were created, with a starting price of just over $1,000.
- B shares carried slightly weaker voting rights than A shares.
- A shares have never experienced a stock split, while B shares have been split.
Should you invest $1,000 in Berkshire Hathaway right now?
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