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It Was Berkshire Hathaway's A listing at about $120,000 a share
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Berkshire Hathaway class A stock (NYSE symbol BRK.A) is the highest-priced stock in the world. As of January 25, 2008 one share of that stock will only set you back a cool $139,100. On the other hand, shares of Berkshire Hathaway class B stock (NYSE symbol BRK.B), or "Berkshire Babies" as they are often called, currently cost a paltry $4,630!
On June 1, 1990 a share of stock of Berkshire Hathaway was worth 6,425.00 dollars. On July 1, 2014, that same stock was worth 190,100.00 dollars.
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Berkshire Hathaway
It Was Berkshire Hathaway's A listing at about $120,000 a share
Berkshire Hathaway Class A stock (BRK:A)
Berkshire Hathaway
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Berkshire Hathaway
Berkshire Hathaway class A stock (NYSE symbol BRK.A) is the highest-priced stock in the world. As of January 25, 2008 one share of that stock will only set you back a cool $139,100. On the other hand, shares of Berkshire Hathaway class B stock (NYSE symbol BRK.B), or "Berkshire Babies" as they are often called, currently cost a paltry $4,630!
On June 1, 1990 a share of stock of Berkshire Hathaway was worth 6,425.00 dollars. On July 1, 2014, that same stock was worth 190,100.00 dollars.
It hit $84,000 per share in around November of 2008.
You profit if this stock moves up in price. It does not pay a dividend. However, it could pay a dividend in the future.
BRK.A is the symbol for the preferred stock BRK.B is the symbol for the common stock