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Warren Buffett: Inflation Acts As A “Gigantic Corporate Tapeworm”In his 1981 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Letter, Warren Buffett used the metaphor of a “gigantic corporate tapeworm” to describe how inflation preempts a portion of a company’s inv…
Warren Buffett: There’s A Good Reason Why We Don’t ‘Talk Up’ Our InvestmentsDuring the 2015 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting, Warren Buffett explained why he doesn’t ‘talk up’ Berkshire’s investments. Here’s an excerpt from the meeting: WARREN BUFFETT:…
Warren Buffett: A Public Opinion Poll Is No Substitute For ThoughtIn his 1965 Buffett Partnership Letter, Warren Buffett explains why he derives no comfort because important people, vocal people, or great numbers of people agree with him. Nor …
Warren Buffett: Ignore Original Costs When Reviewing Your PortfolioDuring the 2009 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting, Warren Buffett explained why you should ignore your original costs when reviewing your portfolio. Here’s an excerpt from the m…
Warren Buffett: 15 Of My Favorite Charles Munger ThoughtsIn his 2022 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Letter, Warren Buffett provides fifteen thoughts from his long-time business partner Charles Munger. Here’s an excerpt from the letter: Not…
Warren Buffett: We Can Tell In The First Sentence Whether An Investment Is Worth PursuingDuring the 1997 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting, Warren Buffett discussed the importance of understanding a business and whether it has a sustainable edge. He also points out …
Warren Buffett: How Berkshire Hathaway Has Adapted Over The YearsDuring the 2019 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting, Warren Buffett discusses how Berkshire Hathaway has had to adapt over the years to keep up with the changing business landscap…
Warren Buffett: Don’t Risk What You Have And Need In Order To Pursue What You Don’t Have And Don’t NeedIn the Berkshire Hathaway Owner’s Manual, Warren Buffett explains why he is willing to reject interesting opportunities rather than over-leverage his balance sheet. Here’s an ex…
Warren Buffett: “Big Ideas” Are The Only Way Of Earning 15% AnnuallyIn his 1984 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Letter, a year in which Berkshire Hathaway’s net worth increased by $152.6 million, or 13.6%. Warren Buffett explained why “big ideas” were…
Warren Buffett: We’d Rather Hold Excess Cash Than Do ‘Dumb’ DealsDuring the 2006 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting, Warren Buffett explained why he would rather hold excess cash than do ‘dumb’ deals. Here’s an excerpt from the meeting: WARREN…
Warren Buffett: You Have To Be Prepared To Grab Opportunities When They Come AroundDuring the 2010 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting, Warren Buffett explained why you have to be prepared to grab opportunities when they come around. Here’s an excerpt from the m…
Warren Buffett: We Follow Phil Fisher’s Approach To DividendsIn his 2012 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Letter, Warren Buffett explained why he follows Phil Fisher’s approach to dividends. Here’s an excerpt from the letter: Buffett: Above all,…
Warren Buffett: Emotional Stability Will Always Beat Intelligence In InvestingDuring the 2009 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting, Warren Buffett explained why emotional stability will always beat intelligence in investing. Here’s an excerpt from the meetin…
Warren Buffett: Some Of Our Best Businesses Don’t GrowDuring the 1994 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting, Warren Buffett explained why some of the best businesses don’t grow. Here’s an excerpt from the meeting: AUDIENCE MEMBER: I’m …
Charles Munger: Multitasking Is A Terrible Way To ThinkDuring the 2015 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting, Munger and Buffett discussed the internet and multitasking. Here’s an excerpt from the meeting: CHARLIE MUNGER: Well, he asked…
Warren Buffett: Our ‘Clean Sweep’ Approach To Business & InvestingIn his 1998 Berkshire Hathaway Letter, Warren Buffett discussed their ‘clean sweep’ approach to business and investing. Here’s an excerpt from the letter: During the year, we sl…
Charles Munger: Investing Is Not For EveryoneDuring the 2014 Berkshire Hathaway Meeting, Buffett and Munger discussed why investing is not for everyone. Here’s an excerpt from the meeting: WARREN BUFFETT: And you just have…
Warren Buffett: The Secret To Keeping Shareholder Turnover LowIn his 1979 Berkshire Hathaway Letter, Warren Buffett discussed the secret to keeping shareholder turnover low. Here’s an excerpt from the letter: Buffett: In large part, compan…