Berkshire Hathaway is one of the most coveted stocks and one of the biggest companies in the world. Warren Buffett purchased Berkshire Hathaway in 1965, turning it into the world's largest holding company by buying troubled businesses and turning them around.
Berkshire Hathaway has skyrocketed since Buffett took the helm, trading at $275 in 1980, $32,500 in 1995, and $494,343 as of the May 5, 2022 market close—a track record without comparison.