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cavemandavemanyesterday at 8:58 PM1 replyview on HN

Berkshire Hathaway doesn't pay a dividend yet the business has steadily grown more valuable


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WarmWashtoday at 12:15 AM

Because dividends are stupid and Berkshire is smart. Share buybacks are the optimal way to do "dividends".

The only reason to do a dividend is because people like the feels of getting a cash payout.