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arren Buffett, CEO and chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, has consistently shown a preference for stocks over real estate as a long-term investment opportunity. At the company's annual shareholder meeting, he was asked about his continued interest in buying stocks over property. Buffett emphasized that the US stock market offers far more opportunities than real estate.

    He supported this claim by comparing the performance of the stock market and real estate over the past four decades. According to CNBC, the S&P 500 has risen by 2,218% since 1988, while the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index has only seen a 374% increase.

    Buffett also highlighted the ease and speed of trading stocks as a significant advantage over real estate transactions. "You can conduct billions of dollars worth of business in five minutes at the New York Stock Exchange," he said, contrasting this with the complexities and lengthy negotiations often involved in real estate deals.

    Despite Berkshire Hathaway's ability to invest in various types of real estate, Buffett expressed his preference for the simplicity and potential for significant returns offered by the stock market. His views carry significant weight in the investment world, and could potentially influence investor behavior and lead to a shift in investment strategies.