Yes, it is certainly possible to buy Berkshire and chill.<p>Past performance may not tell you anything about the future; if you&#x27;re going to buy any company, even Berkshire, do it because you like the business and the price, not because you like the record.<p>In general, it&#x27;s expected that Berkshire&#x27;s rate of growth will approach that of the market simply because it&#x27;s so big.<p>A correct prediction of any Berkshire price movement is worth billions of dollars. I don&#x27;t know what&#x27;s going to happen when Buffett turns over the reins. You can make arguments for price movement in either direction. I&#x27;m  certain that the trading <i>volume</i> in the days following the news will be significant.