Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway resembles a mutual fund with many well-known parts

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May 03, 2007
The mix of companies and investments billionaire Warren Buffett's company holds makes some people think investing in Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is a bit like buying shares of a mutual fund that emphasizes insurance.


But some analysts say that's not the right way to think of the Omaha-based company because it owns more than 60 different companies outright in addition to its $61.5 billion (€45.3 billion) investment portfolios.


"I really think it is a living business organization that is out selling product every day," Morningstar analyst Justin Fuller said.


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