No matter what Buffett says about his handpicked successor’s qualifications, investors will likely withhold their judgment until they see the results.

Other fund managers also hold major stakes in Berkshire Hathaway Class B shares. BlackRock owns nearly 111.6 million Class B shares, roughly 8.3% of the total outstanding shares. State Street Corporation ranks high on the list as well, with nearly 71.7 million Class B shares making up 5.35% of the total.