Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) has a dedicated following of shareholders, largely because of the investing savvy of its leader, Warren Buffett. The insurance giant is a stalwart among value investors for its disciplined approach toward underwriting policies and investing collected premiums wisely. That business model has been extremely lucrative for Buffett and his shareholders for decades.
The latest release of Berkshire Hathaway earnings was noteworthy for what it said about one of the most challenging times in its history. Despite lingering doubts, some of the things that Berkshire said are extremely optimistic for its long-term future, even in the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic. Below, we'll look at four of the most important lessons from the latest Berkshire report.
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