Potential and caution
In the long run, a few companies may outperform Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) (BRK.A) but at the same time, it has a lower probability of a catastrophe than just about any other company.
"In aggregate, Berkshire’s businesses have moderately better-than-average prospects, led by a few non-correlated and sizable gems.
However, a decade or two from now, there will be many companies that have done better than Berkshire; our size takes its toll."
