Berkshire Hathaway Has Survived Every Recession Since It Was Founded -- Here's Why

Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRKA)(NYSE: BRKB) has proven to be one of the most successful investments of all time. A lot of that has to do with the investing prowess of its longtime leader: Warren Buffett.But Berkshire Hathaway isn't a one-trick pony. There are many reasons for its long-term success. And one of them has to do with how the company navigates recessions. Most companies fear a bear market. Berkshire Hathaway, however, often grows stronger during these difficult periods for one reason.Most companies -- indeed, even most investors -- don't grow excited when asset prices fall. Lower stock prices typically mean less capital available overall. Short-term loans may become temporarily more expensive. At worst, accessing capital in general becomes more difficult, if not impossible.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool