
Warren Buffett
The Oracle of Omaha
Master investor, shrewd businessman, and philanthropic visionary.
Warren Buffett, often hailed as "The Oracle of Omaha," is a legendary American investor, business magnate, and philanthropist. As the Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, he transformed a struggling textile company into a diversified conglomerate with a market capitalization exceeding hundreds of billions. His enduring success is attributed to his disciplined value investing philosophy, focusing on long-term ownership of fundamentally strong businesses. Buffett's unparalleled ability to compound capital and his commitment to ethical business practices have made him one of the most respected figures in global finance, leaving an indelible mark on investment strategy and corporate governance.
Columbia Business School
Master of Science (September 1950 to June 1951)
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Bachelor of Science (September 1947 to June 1949)
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. - Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Chairman & CEO May 1965 to Present 61 years & 2 months
Achieved an average annual return of over 20% for shareholders over five decades.
Oversees a diverse portfolio of businesses including insurance, energy, railroads, and consumer products.
Known for his long-term value investing approach and decentralized management style.
Buffett Partnership, Ltd. - Omaha, Nebraska, USA
General Partner May 1956 to January 1970 13 years & 9 months
Utilized the principles of value investing learned from Benjamin Graham.
Successfully dissolved the partnership to focus on Berkshire Hathaway, returning capital to partners with significant gains.
Graham-Newman Corp. - New York, New York, USA
Investment Salesman January 1954 to January 1956 2 years & 1 month
Further honed his understanding of intrinsic value and margin of safety principles.
Berkshire Hathaway's Unprecedented Growth
Major Strategic Acquisitions
Long-Term Compounding Success
Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholder Letters
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (January 1965 to Present)
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ISBN: N/A
- https://www.berkshirehathaway.com/letters/letters.html
The Essays of Warren Buffett: Lessons for Corporate America
Carolina Academic Press (January 1997 to Present)
Lawrence A. Cunningham (Editor)
ISBN: 978-0966446101
- https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/104193.The_Essays_of_Warren_Buffett
Presidential Medal of Freedom
The White House (February 2011 to Present)
- https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2011/02/15/president-obama-honors-presidential-medal-freedom-recipients
Time 100: The Most Influential People
TIME Magazine (April 2004 to Present)
- https://time.com/collection/time100-2019/5567702/warren-buffett/
Forbes World's Billionaires List
Forbes (March 1987 to Present)
- https://www.forbes.com/profile/warren-buffett/
- Value Investing
- Capital Allocation
- Risk Management
- Financial Analysis
- Strategic Planning
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Corporate Governance
- Long-Term Vision