Why Berkshire Hathaway Started as Warren Buffett's Worst Investment

Superinvestor Warren Buffett himself has called it his worst investment: believe it or not, his very own Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B). The company that started out as a textile producer has gone on to become his powerhouse investing conglomerate. In this episode of "The Rank" on Motley Fool Live, recorded on Feb. 28, Fool.com contributors Jason Hall and Travis Hoium discuss the circumstances of how Buffett got involved with it in the first place.

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