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Dated answer · 2026-09-01

HST or SPY: which is the higher-quality business?

Same dated snapshot (2026-09-01): HST scores 100/100 vs SPY 100/100 on the rule-based Berkshire checklist (very high vs very high band). Quality grades the business only — the lower-quality name can still be the better deal at the right price.

Snapshot2026-09-01 · source: yahoo
HST (Host Hotels)SPY (SPDR S&P 500)
Market / sectorus · Real Estateus · ETF
Price$22.34$766.08
Quality score100/100100/100
Engine signalLONG · 310 bars · uPnL +42.6%LONG · 306 bars · uPnL +27.9%
Total return+42.6%+27.9%

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