Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) Investment Calculator
Calculate potential returns from SIP or lump sum investments in Berkshire Hathaway using historical daily closing prices.
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Results are based on historical daily closing prices and are for educational purposes only.
How this works
This calculator uses historical daily closing prices to estimate returns for your selected investment amount and time period. Learn more in Methodology →
Important
Past performance does not guarantee future results. Results are for educational purposes only and are not financial advice. Read more →
About Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B)
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is a publicly traded holding company. Its Class B shares trade on the NYSE under the ticker BRK.B and offer a lower-priced alternative to the Class A shares.
The company owns and operates a diversified group of businesses across insurance, railroads, energy, manufacturing, and retail, and also holds a large portfolio of publicly traded equities. Insurance operations and investment income are central to its structure.
Berkshire Hathaway is commonly followed because of its diversified holdings and its long public history as a large-cap company. Historical performance can be influenced by results across its operating businesses, the value of its equity holdings, insurance underwriting, and broader economic conditions.
This calculator uses available historical daily closing price data to estimate how a selected investment amount would have performed. It does not provide an opinion on whether Berkshire Hathaway is a suitable investment.
Learn how returns are calculated in Methodology and how market data is handled in Data Sources.
ROI over time
Shows ROI over the selected period.
Performance Snapshot
How has this asset performed over standard time periods?
What could happen next?
You’ve seen how Berkshire Hathaway performed in the past. Explore our forecast scenarios and related tools for a broader view.
Forecasts are scenario-based estimates, not guarantees.
Performance context
This calculator shows Berkshire Hathaway's historical price performance over your selected period. Stock returns can be influenced by earnings growth, valuation changes, share buybacks, product cycles, competition, and macroeconomic conditions.
How this calculator works
- Historical price data is sourced from third-party market data providers and adjusted for stock splits and similar corporate actions where applicable.
- ROI is calculated using historical closing prices based on your selected amount and time period, and does not include taxes, fees, spreads, or slippage unless explicitly stated.
- Calculator inputs and results are processed in your browser; we do not store your entries on our servers.
- This tool is provided for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.
Note: Results shown are nominal returns and do not account for inflation. Real purchasing power may differ over time.
Past performance does not guarantee future results. See Methodology · Data Sources.
10-year ROI over time
Same view as above, for the last 10 years. Uses "If invested ($)" from Performance Snapshot.
Compare vs Benchmark
This section compares Berkshire Hathaway performance against major benchmarks over the same periods.
See whether this asset outperformed common benchmarks over the same periods.
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Projection based on historical growth
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Assuming the modeled growth rate continues
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How to interpret Berkshire Hathaway ROI
ROI shows the total percentage change between your buy and sell dates. CAGR estimates the annualized return over the period, while max drawdown highlights the largest peak-to-trough decline — useful for understanding risk alongside return.
Past performance does not guarantee future results. Use Performance Snapshot to see standard periods like 1M, YTD, 1Y and 5Y.
How It Works
- Choose an investment amount and dates.
- Fetch historical prices (or enter custom prices).
- Review ROI, profit, CAGR, drawdown, and the ROI chart.
FAQ
General questions about accounts, CAGR, and data sources are answered on our FAQ, Methodology, and Data Sources pages.
How do I use the Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) ROI calculator?
Enter buy and sell dates or prices for Berkshire Hathaway to see total return, profit or loss, CAGR, and max drawdown based on historical daily closing prices.
Does this Berkshire Hathaway calculator include dividends or fees?
No. This stocks calculator uses price-only historical data for BRK.B and does not include dividends, trading fees, taxes, or spreads unless explicitly stated.
How should I interpret Berkshire Hathaway historical results?
Results for Berkshire Hathaway are based on past prices only. Past performance does not guarantee future results and should be used for education and research, not as financial advice.