Is Berkshire Hathaway the Smartest Investment You Can Make Today?

If you spend any time around Wall Street, from just reading market news to actually working in finance, you know the names Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B), which is the company he runs.Despite the stock's incredible track record, however, there are reasons it may not be the smartest investment you can make. But there are also reasons it could be a great choice. Here's what you need to know.The first big reason that an investor might not want to buy Berkshire Hathaway is that it doesn't pay a dividend. And it doesn't appear likely that it will anytime soon. So, if your goal is to generate income from your portfolio to pay for living expenses in retirement, you will not want to buy Berkshire Hathaway stock.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool