14 Best Holding Company Stocks to Buy Right Now

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2. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK-B)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 131

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK-B) ranks second on our list of the best holding company stocks to buy right now. The company has several businesses in the financial, insurance, and other sectors. Its insurance business, GEICO, is particularly referred to as one of the best insurance companies in the United States. Some of its other businesses include Berkshire Hathaway Automotive, Berkshire Hathaway Speciality Insurance, and Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company, to name a few.

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK-B) had another stellar year in 2024, with operating profit reaching $47.44 billion, up 27% from $37.35 billion in 2023. The company’s insurance underwriting operating profit was $9.02 billion and its insurance investment operating profit was $13.67 billion.

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