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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