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Is Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Now the Ultimate Hedge Against the S&P 500 Index?

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Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has beaten the S&P 500 in three of the last four years.

The conglomerate has amassed over $330 billion in cash and short-term Treasury bills.

The diversity of its businesses, the strength of the stocks it holds, the incredible cash pile, and a strong leadership team have led investors to view Berkshire as a flight to safety.

Bram Berkowitz has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Apple, Bank of America , and Berkshire Hathaway . The Motley Fool recommends Occidental Petroleum . The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Is Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Now the Ultimate Hedge Against the S&P 500 Index ? was originally published by The Motley Fool .

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