If you've ever wondered why Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) CEO Warren Buffett garners so much attention, just pull up a long-term chart of the company and you'll have a better understanding.

In his 58-plus years as CEO, he's overseen an aggregate increase in his company's Class A shares (BRK.A) of 4,180,982% through the closing bell on July 14, 2023. On an annualized basis, as of the end of 2022, Buffett's company has doubled the total return of the broad-based S 500 since he took over (19.8% vs.9.9%).

Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett. Image source: The Motley Fool.

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