For the better part of six decades, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) CEO Warren Buffett has been lapping the benchmark S 500. Whereas the S 500 has gained a little over 34,300%, including dividends, since he became CEO of Berkshire in the mid-1960s, the Class A shares (BRK.A) of the Oracle of Omaha's company have gained over 5,086,000%, as of the closing bell on March 27!

Warren Buffett's "secret" to success is really no secret at all. He and his investment team seek out predominantly brand-name, profitable businesses with rock-solid management teams and allow time to work its magic.

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

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