Between 1965 and 2023, Berkshire's stock has grown 4,384,748%, equating to compound annual gains of 19.8%. The S&P 500 has generated an overall gain of 31,223%, or a compound annual gain of 10.2% including dividends. This is why so many investors follow Buffett and Berkshire's moves so closely, not that you shouldn't do your own due diligence.

It's no secret that Warren Buffett-led Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) has been a net seller of stocks in 2024 -- trimming positions in top holdings like Apple and Bank of America. The sales have added to Berkshire's cash position,

The latest Berkshire Hathaway 13F filing came out last week detailing the holding company's buys and sells, and there were a few surprises. Warren Buffett waded into Pool Corporation (NASDAQ: POOL) and munched on Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ) for the first time.