When all is said and done, the goal of investing is to make money. Of course, the more you make, the better. But not everyone will hit the jackpot with once-in-a-generation investments that take them from thousands to millions in a relatively short time. For most investors, the goal should be to, at minimum, keep up with the market average (usually based on the S 500's returns).

You don't have to settle for just the average, though; plenty of stocks offer market-beating opportunities. Here's a blue chip stock and an exchange-traded fund (ETF) to consider to help your portfolio beat the average.

Led by famous investor Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) has become one of the world's most valuable companies, valued at just under $800 billion. Berkshire is known for its savvy investments, owning shares in some of the world's top companies across various sectors -- over 45 in total -- including Apple,  Bank of America, Coca-Cola, and Chevron.

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