It's not easy for a stock investor to beat the S&P 500 in any given year, and it's even harder to do that regularly. Even Warren Buffett, who has beaten the market by huge margins over decades, hasn't managed to do so every year.

When I make reference to Buffett's favorite stock, I'm talking about none other than Berkshire Hathaway itself. Buffett has authorized the repurchase of $77.8 billion worth of Berkshire stock since 2018, which is more than twice the amount the conglomerate invested in Apple.

Investors often turn to Warren Buffett for advice for one good reason: He's proven his ability to navigate any investing waters -- from moments of euphoria to the doldrums -- and win over time. Buffett doesn't rush to buy the hottest stocks as markets soar and doesn't panic-sell during difficult periods.

S&P 500 investors are playing it safer in 2025 — so Warren Buffett's careful stock-picking is in style again.

It's been a couple of great years for the U.S. stock market. Excitement about artificial intelligence and a full percentage point of interest rate cuts has been driving major market indexes to new heights.

A look at the head-to-head battle of Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway against the SPY each of the last 20 years.

Warren Buffett is the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway ... crushing the average annual gain of 10.4% in the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) over the same period. Where to invest $1,000 right now?

It's not easy for a stock investor to beat the S&P 500 in any given year, and it's even harder to do that regularly. Even Warren Buffett, who has beaten the market by huge margins over decades ...