Comments on: Build A Portfolio Around Berkshire Hathaway Class-B Shares (BRK-B)

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By: Storm

Storm — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:40:15 +0000

Joe, Of course the price will spike. Also, if it qualifies for inclusion to the S&P 500 (only trading volume keeps it out and volume will increase due to smaller investers being able to buy in) then all such index funds are obligated to buy it. Especially the unmanaged, computer controlled kind. And that will be get a lot more volume. Which will beget a higher demand. Which will beget a higher share price.

I personally expect it to run up to $100/share in a relatively short time before it starts to settle. I don't expect it to drop below $80/share for a while after that.

I don't own any shares and won't be buying any. I'm all tied up in other stuff so I STILL won't be able to afford it.
Congrats to those of you that can!

By: 20smoney

20smoney — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:19:32 +0000

I doubt it will spike. If it does, I'd definitely possibly sell into it.

I haven't done backtesting but would be very interested to see some done.

By: Joe

Joe — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:55:26 +0000

Interesting portfolio idea….did you do any backtesting?

Also, any idea when the BRK.Bs are splitting? Do you think it will spike when they split because of new demand from smaller investors who can now afford it, or are individual investors too small to move the price that much?

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By: MCL

MCL — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:26:05 +0000

Berkshire Hathaway is definitely a holding meant for long term investing. I think the problem with many people in their 20s, such as myself, is that we want to see quick returns. I held BRKB for over a year after the market crashed and almost every single one of my other stocks outperformed it (20+ stocks). Warren Buffett is almost 80 and the stock will most certainly take a hit if/when he passes. I sold out of BRKB not too long ago and reallocated my money to other stocks in my portfolio. It's been one of the best moves I've made so far.

Sure Berkshire Hathaway is extremely well capitalized and Buffett possesses a knack for finding high potential companies, but again, you need to be extremely patient. If you're seeking diversification, there are may options in terms of mutual funds and ETFs that you can invest in.