This Questionable Berkshire Hathaway Holding Actually Makes Sense

Key Points Most of Berkshire Hathaway’s stock picks are selected for obvious reasons. Sometimes, the conglomerate's stock pickers see something most investors don't. The recent addition of a brick-and-mortar retailer to Berkshire's portfolio makes more sense given that its business isn't struggling nearly as much as most investors seem to fear. 10 stocks we like better than Macy's › Investors are largely in agreement that most of Berkshire Hathaway 's (NYSE: BRKA) (NYSE: BRKB) stock holdings are solid picks. Every now and then, though, one of its selections raises a few eyebrows. That's what happened when Berkshire bought 3 million shares of department store chain Macy's (NYSE: M) in the first quarter of this year.