Warren Buffett
Definition of 'Warren Buffett'Known as "the Oracle of Omaha", Buffett is Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway and arguably the greatest investor of all time. His wealth fluctuates with the performance of the market but as of 2008 his net worth was estimated at $62 billion, making him the richest man in the world. |
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Investopedia explains 'Warren Buffett'Buffett is a value investor. His company Berkshire Hathaway is basically a holding company for his investments. Major holdings he has had at some point include Coca-Cola, American Express and Gillette. Critics predicted an end to his success when his conservative investing style meant missing out on the dotcom bull market. Of course, he had the last laugh after the dotcom crash because, once again, Buffett's time tested strategy proved successful. |
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Warren Buffett: How He Does It
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Think Like Warren Buffett
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Long-Term Investing: Hot Or Not?
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Viewing The Market As Organized Chaos
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The Intelligent Investor: Benjamin Graham
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David Sokol: Buffett's Former Right-Hand Man
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Warren Buffett's Frugal, So Why Aren't You?
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Warren Buffett's Bear Market Maneuvers
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Warren Buffett's Best Buys
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Warren Buffett: The Road To Riches
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