Warren Buffett: Why Opportunities Abound In This Changing World

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In the 2023 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting, Warren Buffett argues that opportunities in investing remain abundant, driven by others making poor decisions. He reflects on how the world has changed since 1942, noting that new technologies don’t eliminate opportunities. Over the 58 years of running Berkshire Hathaway, he has observed … Read More

Warren Buffett’s Warning: Why Popular Opinion Doesn’t Equal Sound Investing

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In his 1962 Buffett Partnership Letter, Warren Buffett reflects on conservative investing, cautioning against blindly following conventional methods. He notes that buying long-term bonds, once considered safe, often fails to preserve real buying power due to inflation. Similarly, he warns against overpaying for blue-chip stocks based on high price-earnings ratios, … Read More

Warren Buffett’s Rip Van Winkle Approach to Investing Explained

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In his 1991 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Letter, Warren Buffett stresses a patient, focused investment strategy, likening the stock market to a mechanism that transfers wealth from active to patient participants. He highlights Berkshire Hathaway’s first significant international investment in Guinness, while reaffirming confidence in enduring businesses like Coca-Cola and Gillette. … Read More

Warren Buffett: The Price Of A Stock Doesn’t Tell Me Anything About A Business

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In this television interview, Warren Buffett explained that most professional investors focus on short-term stock price movements rather than viewing stocks as ownership in a business. True value investing means not being concerned about whether the stock market is open tomorrow. A good investment should hold its worth even if … Read More

Warren Buffett on Knowing Your Strengths and Avoiding the Spotlight

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In his 2019 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Letter, Warren Buffett reflects on his experience with corporate directors, acknowledging their decency, likability, and intelligence, though many lacked the aptitude for handling money or business matters. He humorously notes that everyone has areas of incompetence saying, if I were ever scheduled to appear … Read More

Warren Buffett: The Secret to Great Business Returns: Stability Over Decades

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In his 1987 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Letter, Warren Buffett discussed the value of stability in businesses, arguing that severe change and exceptional returns rarely coexist. Many investors chase exotic, rapidly evolving companies, imagining future profitability while ignoring current realities. In contrast, Buffett highlights that the best returns often come from … Read More

Warren Buffett: When Economic Downpours Rain Gold: Be Ready with a Washtub

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In his 2016 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Letter, Warren Buffett discusses Berkshire Hathaway’s commitment to long-term growth in earning power per share, acknowledging that actual earnings may occasionally decline due to economic downturns or industry-specific events. Berkshire retains all earnings, reinvesting significantly more than competitors, to achieve sustainable growth. While gains … Read More

Warren Buffett: Avoid The Preening Duck Error In Bull Markets

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In his 1997 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Letter, Warren Buffett reports an $8 billion increase in Berkshire Hathaway’s net worth, reflecting a 34.1% rise in per-share book value. While acknowledging strong performance, Buffett tempers enthusiasm, noting the broader market’s exceptional gains in 1997. He humorously warns against overconfidence, likening it to … Read More

Warren Buffett’s Mindset – Would You Hold This Stock if the Market Closed for 5 Years?

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During the 1997 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting, Warren Buffett explained why he focuses more on the intrinsic value of businesses rather than market trends or capital flows. He dismisses the significance of who is buying or selling securities or macroeconomic indicators, such as market signals or Federal Reserve actions, as … Read More

Warren Buffett: Every Company Needs an Owner’s Manual

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During the 2004 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting, Warren Buffett discussed his approval of Google’s adoption of a communication style inspired by Berkshire Hathaway’s Owner’s Manual. He emphasizes the importance of companies being transparent with their investors about their principles and operational approaches. Buffett believes this straightforwardness builds trust, akin to what … Read More