Warren Edward Buffett is an American business magnate, investor, and philanthropist. He is widely considered the most successful investor of the 20th century. Buffet is the primary shareholder, chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway and consistently ranked among the world's wealthiest people. He was ranked as the world's wealthiest person in 2008 and as the third wealthiest person in 2011. In 2012, American magazine Time named Buffett one of the most influential people in the world.
Buffett is called the "Wizard of Omaha", "Oracle of Omaha", or the "Sage of Omaha" and is noted for his adherence to the value investing philosophy and for his personal frugality despite his immense wealth. Buffett is also a notable philanthropist, having pledged to give away 99 percent of his fortune to philanthropic causes, primarily via the Gates Foundation. On April 11, 2012, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, for which he completed treatment in September 2012.- Wikipedia
"I will tell you how to become rich. Close the doors. Be fearful when others are greedy. Be greedy when others are fearful." - Warren Buffett
Equitymaster's view on Warren Buffett's 1991 letter to shareholders on which companies/businesses make the best investments.
Equitymaster's view on what Warren Buffett thinks about the random price fluctuations in the stock market.
Equitymaster discusses the simple 4 point checklist that Warren Buffett uses to screen potential investment candidates.
Equitymaster's view on how Warren Buffett identifies the value of a stock, his concept of margin of safety and more.
Equitymaster's view on Warren Buffett's own assesment of his investment mistakes and conclusions that he has drawn from them.
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With more than one million copies through six editions, 'Security Analysis' is one of the most influential financial books ever written.
Terming it as the best book on investing ever written, Buffett believes that 'The Intelligent Investor' is a must read for all investors.
In this internationally acclaimed book, Philip Fisher has outlined the investment process that he himself followed.
Mr. Buffett has stated that if there was a single book he had to pick to describe his methods, this would be the one.
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