Trumping efficiency.(Berkshire Hathaway Inc.)(Editorial)

From: Pensions & Investments | Date: February 4, 2008| Author: | Copyright information

Byline: Barry B. Burr

Even though many investors dote on Warren Buffett's every move, the market underreacts to trades of his company, Berkshire Hathaway Inc., leaving plenty of excess return available for other investors seeking to imitate its portfolio.

Even those investors who procrastinate in mimicking the Berkshire purchases and wait as long as 40 days after the initial announcement of a new Berkshire investment can enjoy returns nearly as high as those earned by the company. So as Mr. Buffett has trumped market efficiency, investors can do so, too.

Gerald S. ...

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