Questions about succession will be front and center when shareholders convene May 3 in Omaha for the company’s annual meeting.

It's not difficult to find stocks likely to go up if the tariff dispute is resolved with a series of trade deals, but what if you want to be a bit defensive and buy some stocks with relatively less exposure to potential tariffs or even some upside exposure?

Berkshire Hathaway, the massive enterprise with its hand in various industries, also owns a sizable public equities portfolio. Directed by legendary investor Warren Buffett, the conglomerate has done a remarkable job compounding capital.