Performance since 2013: Buffett vs the S&P 500 benchmark:
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK/A) +125.09% (+17.62% CAGR).
S&P 500 (SPY) +98.66% (+14.72% CAGR).
Performance since 2008 (year of the Great Recession):
BRK/A +137.89% (+16.12% CAGR).
SPY +107.04% (+7.55% CAGR).
Performance since 2003:
BRK/A +345.75% (10.48% CAGR).
SPY +211.80% (7.88% CAGR).