Warren Buffett's Berkshire Compounded at 19.7% a Year Between 1965 and 2025, Nearly Double the S&P 500's 10.5% Annual Return. Can Investors Still Apply That Playbook Today?

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway achieved a 19.7% compound annual return over 60 years, nearly double the S&P 500's 10.5%. New CEO Greg Abel faces high expectations but doesn't need to replicate those returns to outperform the market. The company's diversified portfolio of well-run market leaders positions it for long-term success and resilience during downturns.