These Are The 10 Most Expensive Stocks In The Market

There’s a good chance that you’re already familiar with the stock market. In broad strokes, the stock market is where investors and traders put their money in. Today, we will look at the 10 most expensive stocks in the whole world. 

It is common knowledge that if you play your cards right in the stock market, there’s a big chance that a big payday is waiting for you. Imagine that you purchased a company’s share for $100. After five years, its price went up by $200. It means that for every share you bought at $100, you’ve already made 100% in profit. 

1. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. ($272,700/share)

Right at our first spot is Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Yes, you read the price right. One share of the company costs a quarter of a million dollars. It is currently the most expensive stock in the world, beating out all other stocks by a hefty sum. 

If you’re asking why it has such an outrageous price; it’s because it is far-reaching. It is involved in commerce, finances and insurance, transport systems, and even energy. 

Market Value: $440.16 billion
Industry: transport, insurance, utilities, commerce, and transport

2. Lindt & Sprüngli AG ($80,900/share)

Lindt is a Swiss chocolate company which specializes in confectionery and chocolate manufacturing. It also owns over 410 cafes and branded stores worldwide. Since its establishment in 1836, it has purchased multiple companies along its path. Its most notable purchase was of Ghiradelli in 1997. 

The company is famous for its seasonal chocolate figures such as easter bunny, Christmas deer, figures of Santa Claus and so much more. Their most popular line of products would most definitely be Lindor. 

Market Value: $19.29 billion
Industry: Confectionery

3. NVR Incorporated ($3,270.74/share)

NVR Incorporated is a home building and mortgage company headquartered in Reston, Virginia. They own the following subsidiaries:

• Ryan Homes
• NVHomes
• Rymarc Homes
• Fox Ridge Homes
• Heartland Homes
• NVR Mortgage

Market Value: $12.04 billion
Industry: Home building and mortgage

4. Seaboard Corporation ($3,051/share)

Seaboard Corporation is a diversified conglomerate. It is mainly operating in agriculture and maritime transportation. In the US, it is involved in pork production and ocean transportation.

Market Value: $3.54 billion
Industry: maritime transportation and agriculture

5. Amazon ($2,764/share)

Strangely, Amazon sits on our fifth spot. It is an American retail company that specializes in selling and delivering goods all over the world through the internet. It is currently one of the only four companies in the world to have eclipsed the 1-trillion dollar mark. 

Market Value: $1.2 trillion
Industry: e-commerce

6. Cable ONE ($1,779/share)

Cable One Inc. is an American cable service provider that began in 1997. It is the 7th largest cable provider in the U.S. Servicing over 800,000 American households across 21 states. They provide high-speed internet, cable services, and telephone services.

Market Value: $10.64 billion
Industry: Communication Services

7. Booking Holdings ($1,677/share)

If you went on a vacation in the past months, we’re sure you’ve come across booking.com. Booking Holdings is the world’s largest travel provider. Their services include ticket sales, room reservations, car rental, office reservations, and many more. 

These companies are part of Booking Holdings:

• Booking.com
• Priceline.com
• Agoda.com
• Kayak.com
• Rentalcar.com
• OpenTable.com

Market Value: $68.65 billion
Industry: Tourism and services

8. Alphabet Inc. ($1,463/share)

Alphabet is one of the only four companies that are trading above the $1 trillion market cap. For those who aren’t aware, Google changed its name to Alphabet in 2015. This was a move to prevent confusing investors. Alphabet inc. effectively becomes the holding company allowing Google to expand in different realms outside of technology. 

Market Value: $999.75 billion
Industry: Internet 

9. AutoZone Incorporated ($1,135.02/share)

AutoZone Inc. is an American retailer of automotive goods and parts. It is currently the second-largest retailer of car parts and accessories in the U.S. The company provides its services in 6,000 stores across 49 states.

Market Value: $26.51 billion
Industry: Automotive parts retailer

10. Markel Corporation ($932.76/share)

Markel Corporation is an insurance company headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. They are a holding company that provides insurance, reinsurance, and investment solutions globally. 

Market Value: $12.85 billion 
Industry: Insurance

Before You Dive

Investing and trading stocks seem like a good source of income. Educate yourself before you dive into the stock market. There are a lot of resources out there that teach newbies about the basics of it. Make sure that you understand the risks that it come with.

Getting involved with the stock market without prior knowledge is a risky endeavor. Read more here about the dangers of coming in unprepared.