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Warren Buffett
The Oracle of Omaha

 

 

 

 

 

 

Over the past thirty-five years, Warren Buffett has emerged as arguably the greatest investor in American history.  If you had invested $10,000 in Berkshire Hathaway when he took control in 1965, your holdings would be worth more than $50 million today.  The second-richest man in the world, Buffett still lives in the same house he bought three decades ago for $31,500, drives an older Lincoln Towncar, and downs countless cans of Coca-Cola every day. 

 

PROFILE



Warren & Daughter Susie

Name: Warren Edward Buffett
Born:
August 30, 1930
Lives: Omaha, NE
Education: Univ. of Nebraska, BS, Columbia, MM
Factoid: Rejected from Harvard business school, partly because he was too young.  [I bet the admissions people are kicking themselves now!]

Much success can be attributed to inactivity. Most investors cannot resist the temptation to constantly buy and sell..
      - Warren Buffett

 

 

Biography
Read a short biography of Warren's life.  Learn how he took control of Berkshire and turned it into one of the largest empires in the world. 


Timeline
Did you know by the time he was 35, Warren had amassed $7 million?  At 50, he had over $200 million.  Follow Buffett's accomplishments and wealth in this timeline.


Photo Gallery
If you are looking for pictures of Warren to frame over your desk, or serve as the wallpaper on your computer, this is the first place to look. 


Buffett's Letters to Shareholders
These letters have become the stuff of legends - taught at business schools around the country, the Berkshire Hathaway stockholder letters allow us a rare glimpse into the mind and methodology of Warren Buffett.  If you want to become a better investor, and understand the market as a whole, study these.
 

Quotes and Musings from Warren
"You don't know who's swimming naked until the tide goes out" - Learn more quips, comments, and observations of Wisdom from the Oracle of Omaha.
 

The Forest Gump of Finance
Forest Gump vs. Warren Buffett.  A special birthday from the readers of Motley Fool's Berkshire Discussion Board and I-France.
 

Buffett Links
There are a few great resources available on the web about Warren.  We've compiled a list of the best.

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