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This Stock Looks Like an Early Berkshire Hathaway -- and It Trades for a Big Discount Right Now

The Motley Fool·05/21/2025 13:41:00
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It's unlikely that another conglomerate will replicate Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) stellar performance record. However, specialty insurance company Markel (NYSE: MKL) has a lot in common with an earlier-stage Berkshire, and right now it could be an attractive place to put money to work.

*Stock prices used were the morning prices of May 15, 2025. The video was published on May 19, 2025.

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Matt Frankel has positions in Berkshire Hathaway and Markel Group. Tyler Crowe has positions in Berkshire Hathaway and Markel Group. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Berkshire Hathaway and Markel Group. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Matthew Frankel is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through their link they will earn some extra money that supports their channel. Their opinions remain their own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.