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$5,000.00 Invested in Berkshire Hathaway 2021 (5 Years Ago)

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B)

If you had invested $5,000.00 in Berkshire Hathaway in 2021, your investment would be worth $10,643.25 today.

Current value

$10,643.25

+112.9% total return over 5 years

Your investment grew 2.1× over 5 years.

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Investment results at a glance

Initial
$5,000.00
Value today
$10,643.25
Total return
112.9%
CAGR
15.7%
Profit
$5,643.25
Multiple
2.13x
Annualized return
15.7%

Data through 2026-03-11.

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Performance insights

  • Total return was +112.9%
  • Average annual return (CAGR) was +15.7%
  • Worst drawdown was -26.6%
Berkshire Hathaway turned $5,000.00 into $10,643.25 over the selected 5-year period.

Value over time

Year2020
Value$5,000.00
Annual return—
Year2021
Value$6,447.58
Annual return+29.0%
Year2022
Value$6,661.06
Annual return+3.3%
Year2023
Value$7,690.95
Annual return+15.5%
Year2024
Value$9,774.44
Annual return+27.1%
Year2025
Value$10,839.05
Annual return+10.9%
Year2026
Value$10,643.25
Annual return-1.8%

About Berkshire Hathaway

This is a publicly traded stock. Historical performance does not include dividends unless stated. Past results do not guarantee future returns.

From2020-12-31
To2026-03-11

What this shows

Uses first available close in 2021 through 2026-03-11.

FAQ

What does this page show?
It shows historical investment results based on past prices. Results are for education and research only, not financial advice.
How is CAGR calculated?
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) is the annualized return: (end value / start value)^(1/years) - 1. It smooths returns over the period.
Where does the data come from?
We use historical daily closing prices from the same data source as our calculators. Data is updated periodically.
Does this include dividends?
Returns are based on price only. Dividend reinvestment is not included unless stated. Total return indices would be higher when dividends are included.
Is this financial advice?
No. This is for education and research only. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Consult a financial advisor for your situation.

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