Is Berkshire Hathaway Stock a Buy Now?

It's not just luck or a coincidence that Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) has held up well during the recent market sell-off. While the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) and S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) are down by about 8% and 10%, respectively, as of April 17, Berkshire shares have jumped 15% year to date.

Any anxiety about Berkshire Chief Executive Officer Warren Buffett moving on from the company doesn't seem to be keeping investors out of the stock. The 94-year-old investing legend has been providing shareholders with details of his succession plan for several years now. With the shares so far ahead of the market this year, though, investors might wonder if it's still a good time to buy Berkshire Hathaway.