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Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) is among the few large-cap stocks that have managed to consistently outperform the S&P 500 Index ($SPX) over time. Berkshire Hathaway is a diversified holding company that owns businesses across verticals, such as insurance, energy, rail transportation, retailing, and manufacturing.
Moreover, Berkshire owns significant stakes in companies such as Apple (AAPL), Occidental Petroleum (OXY), American Express (AXP), and Coca-Cola (KO). Warren Buffett, the chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, is called the “Oracle of Omaha” for his legendary investing prowess, and is arguably the greatest stock market investor in the world.