Why Every Investor Should Own This Trillion-Dollar Company Right Now

People who invest in stocks come from all walks of life and have diverse goals and values and varying levels of risk tolerance and start-up capital. That's why it's hard to come up with a single stock everyone should own. But if I absolutely had to pick one, it would be Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B). The Warren Buffett–led conglomerate has many qualities that will appeal to long-term investors. Here is more on this longtime market beater.Image source: Getty Images.Berkshire Hathaway has significantly outperformed the market over the long run. True, past performance isn't a guarantee of future results, but if a company has a history of outperforming the market, it's essential to understand why to determine whether it can continue to do so. In Berkshire Hathaway's case, Warren Buffett's leadership and investing philosophy have been central to its success. A company's management team is perhaps the single most crucial factor in its long-term performance.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool