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Investors interested in purchasing Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B) stock, currently priced at $508.05 per share, may consider selling put options as an alternative investment strategy. A notable option is the January 2028 put at the $340 strike, with a bid of $5.55, offering a 1.6% return against the $340 commitment, equating to a 0.8% annualized rate of return.
Should Berkshire Hathaway’s shares decline by 33.1%, the put contract could be exercised, resulting in an effective cost basis of $334.45 per share. The trailing twelve month volatility for BRK.B is calculated to be 19%, providing a context for assessing the risks associated with this investment strategy.
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