Warren Buffett: Forget Gold & Cash: Inflation-Proof Your Portfolio

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In his 2011 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Letter, Warren Buffett explained why he invests in productive assets (businesses, farms, real estate) over cash/currency or sterile assets (gold) during times of economic uncertainty. His reasons for preferring productive assets: Resilience against inflation: They can maintain their purchasing power by continuously producing goods and … Read More

Warren Buffett: The Investing World Really Has Changed: More Than People Appreciate

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During the 2017 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting, Warren Buffett discussed how the investing world has changed from the days of Rockefeller and Carnegie. Here’s an excerpt from the meeting WARREN BUFFETT: Well, we’d love to find them. I mean, there’s no question that buying a high-return-on-assets, very light-capital-intensive business that’s … Read More

Warren Buffett: Why We Focus On ‘Moat-Widening’ Instead Of Short-Term Profits

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In his 2005 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Letter, Warren Buffett discussed the importance of focusing on long-term sustainability and competitive advantage over short-term gains, highlighting the concept of “widening the moat” as a key strategy for business success. Here’s an excerpt from the letter: Every day, in countless ways, the competitive … Read More