Is Berkshire Hathaway a stock?

Berkshire is in several stock market indexes, including the S&P 500 index. As a result, index funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that benchmark their returns against those indexes hold Berkshire Hathaway stock. An exchange-traded fund, or ETF, allows investors to buy many stocks or bonds at once.

How does Berkshire Hathaway differ from other investment firms?

Berkshire Hathaway differs from other investment firms, like hedge funds. Anyone can invest in Berkshire Hathaway if they have enough money to buy at least one Class B share (about $360 in late 2023).

Will Berkshire Hathaway split its stock soon?

With the Class B shares trading at around $360 a share, it doesn't seem likely that Berkshire will split its stock anytime soon, given its historical trend. An investment in Berkshire Hathaway is one in Warren Buffett and his team.