FrançaisWhat if you had invested in Berkshire Hathaway (BRK-B)?
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Calculator: how much would I have made?
If you had invested $1000…
| Investment | Value today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago (2025) | $1,104 | +10% |
| 3 years ago (2023) | $1,620 | +62% |
| 5 years ago (2021) | $2,158 | +116% |
| 10 years ago (2016) | $3,790 | +279% |
| since 1996 | $24,220 | +2322% |
Performance and « what if you had invested » — year by year
| Year | Year's return | $1,000 invested at year start → worth today |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | -0% | $996 (-0%) |
| 2025 | +11% | $1,104 (+10%) |
| 2024 | +27% | $1,403 (+40%) |
| 2023 | +15% | $1,620 (+62%) |
| 2022 | +3% | $1,674 (+67%) |
| 2021 | +29% | $2,158 (+116%) |
| 2020 | +2% | $2,209 (+121%) |
| 2019 | +11% | $2,451 (+145%) |
| 2018 | +3% | $2,524 (+152%) |
| 2017 | +22% | $3,070 (+207%) |
| 2016 | +23% | $3,790 (+279%) |
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Frequently asked questions
How much would I have made investing in Berkshire Hathaway?
$1000 invested in Berkshire Hathaway 5 years ago would be worth $2,158 today, and $3,790 over 10 years (price return, excluding dividends).
What was Berkshire Hathaway's return in recent years?
Calendar-year returns — 2024: +27%. 2025: +11%. 2026: -0%. Full breakdown in the table above.
What is Berkshire Hathaway's average annual return?
Over 10 years, Berkshire Hathaway's average annual return (CAGR) is about 14% per year, and 17%/yr over 5 years.
What was Berkshire Hathaway's best and worst year?
Best year: 2021 (+29%). Worst year: 2020 (+2%).
What if I had invested a different amount ($100, $5,000, $10,000) in Berkshire Hathaway?
It's proportional — just multiply. Over 5 years, $1,000 invested in Berkshire Hathaway is worth $2,158, so $100 would be worth a tenth, $5,000 five times more, and $10,000 ten times more. Use the calculator at the top of the page for your exact amount and chosen year.
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⚠️ Past performance, no predictive value and not investment advice. Prices in $, excluding dividends. Data: Yahoo Finance.