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8 Warren Buffett investment secrets
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Buffett's big bet on American Housing - The Motley Fool, 18 May
2014 After U.S. housing prices had crashed, Warren Buffett of Berkshire Hathaway believed prices would quickly recover. While Buffett has said that prediction was "dead wrong," but it turned out to be mostly just "early." Home prices in most parts of the United States are climbing higher as mortgage rates remain low and unemployment rates fall. Warren Buffett: America is not in trouble - The Motley Fool, 18 May 2014 Turn on the news, and it would be justified to think America is going down the toilet. Political turmoil in Washington. National debt reaching all-time highs ($17.1 trillion at last count). Just last fall, Donald Trump has said "Right now, frankly, the country isn't doing well. Recession may be a nice word." Warren Buffett disagrees. Strongly. Will Howard Buffett defend Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s culture? - The Motley Fool, 11 May 2014 Coca-Cola executives ignited a firestorm with their new compensation plan, which was approved by Howard Buffett, Warren Buffett's son and Berkshire Hathaway's chairman-in-waiting. At Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting in Omaha, Andrew Ross Sorkin of the The New York Times asked about Howard's suitability for the role of future Berkshire Hathaway chairman. What Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger have to say about investing and the Industrial World - The Motley Fool, 11 May 2014 Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger are perhaps two of the most-revered investors in the world – for good reason. Since the early 1960's Buffett has, with the help of Munger, built the conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway into a US$300 billion commercial juggernaut today. Will Berkshire Hathaway be worth $1 Trillion by 2030? - Zacks, 09 May 2014 Berkshire Hathaway is worth about $315 billion, up about $270 billion since January 2000. Given the incredible $20 billion per year average gain in market value as the backdrop, one might wonder–will Warren Buffett be alive when Berkshire Hathaway is worth a trillion? What would drive Berkshire to that level? Time to break up Berkshire Hathaway? - CNBC, 08 May 2014 Should Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway be broken up? Buffett has built the Omaha, Nebraska-based company into one of the largest and most recognizable conglomerates today, boasting an array of popular brands, including everything from H.J. Heinz to GEICO and Helzberg Diamonds. Berkshire Hathaway posts Q1 earnings decline - USA Today, 02 May 2014 Berkshire Hathaway, the investing conglomerate chaired by billionaire Warren Buffett, posted an earnings drop for the first quarter 2014, the company said in a report released Friday. Timeless Investment lessons from Warren Buffett's Business Partner, Charlie Munger - Morningstar, 02 May 2014 With Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting - the Woodstock of Capitalism - set for Saturday, May 3, many investors are preparing to flock to Omaha once again to hear pearls of wisdom both from Berkshire's chairman Warren Buffett and from vice chairman Charlie Munger. |
10 Warren Buffett investment tips and articles
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Buffett admits his biggest weakness - The Motley Fool, 17 May
2014 During the 2014 annual meeting of Berkshire Hathaway, Carol Loomis of Fortune magazine asked Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger, Berkshire's Vice Chairman, about their biggest weakness. In frank terms, they admitted that they "over-trust" their operating managers. Here's what Warren Buffett is doing with his money - Wall St. Cheat Sheet, 17 May 2014 Warren Buffett is one of the most successful investors of our time. As a result, investors like to watch what he is doing with his money in order to get ideas. Often times when his Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A) reports its updated holdings we can see some meaningful swings in the stocks he is buying and selling. Warren Buffett's brilliant plan to make his Investors richer - The Motley Fool, 12 May 2014 I have a hunch: Berkshire Hathaway shareholders are some of the smartest investors out there. Last weekend, Berkshire shareholders shot down a proposal to pay a dividend by a 30-to-1 margin. Shareholders are clearly content with business as usual. A dividend from Berkshire looks as probable as a human colony on Mars by 2015. What will become of Berkshire Hathaway beyond Buffett? - Investopedia, 09 May 2014 For a rumpled octogenarian who lives relatively modestly, offering few ostentatious displays of his incomprehensible wealth, Warren Buffett sure gets more than his share of media exposure. The Secret behind Berkshire Hathaway's success - The Motley Fool, 07 May 2014 Berkshire Hathaway is widely regarded as one of the most successful companies in the world. If you look at Warren Buffett's 49 year track record with Berkshire, it almost looks easy in hindsight. Yet it wasn't easy, and he didn't do it alone. Warren Buffett on his biggest weakness - CNNMoney, 06 May 2014 Can you build one of the world's most successful companies and also be a great boss? Warren Buffett may be one of the few executives to accomplish this feat. When Warren Buffett talks, people listen - Barron's, 05 May 2014 When Warren Buffett, the head of Berkshire Hathaway appeared on CNBC this morning, my colleague Andrew Bary couldn't help but jot down a few of his musings. Buffett and Charlie Munger were asked their views on high-frequency trading in light of the attention generated by Michael Lewis' book, "Flash Boys." Taking personal finance tips from Warren Buffett - Morningstar, 05 May 2014 In his most recent letter to shareholders, Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett raised more than a few eyebrows by revealing that, upon his passing, he has requested that 90% of his wife's share of his estate be invested in a low-cost index fund that tracks the S&P 500 and that the remaining 10% be held in short-term government bonds. Key events in Warren Buffett's Investing Life - The Motley Fool, 29 April 2014 A career as eventful as Warren Buffett's has many highlights. Books have been written about the legendary Berkshire Hathaway chairman and CEO's numerous successes. So it's tough to pick out only a few bright spots over the course of an investing life that spans several decades. |
13 Warren Buffet Acquisitions and why
How Warren Buffett Earns 11.6% per year - The Motley Fool, 18 May 2014
Warren Buffett's making big bets on energy through his recently renamed Berkshire Hathaway Energy unit. The strategy is an interesting diversion for Berkshire Hathaway, which has a long history of avoiding capital-intensive businesses, especially utilities.
Warren Buffett's plan to help more people save money - The Motley Fool, 17 May 2014
Most people have heard GEICO, its talking gecko, and its ability to save drivers money on car insurance. But fewer people realize this company is owned and controlled by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway. Warren Buffett recently said "GEICO's cost advantage is the factor that has enabled the company to gobble up market share year after year."
Warren Buffett's 10 most valuable Stock positions - Wall St Cheat Sheet, 17 May 2014
While the stock market struggled to build momentum at the beginning of this year, Warren Buffett stayed true to his philosophy and continued to invest in his favorite companies. Courtesy of a new filing, we now have a peek at how the Oracle of Omaha deployed capital in the first-quarter.
The Tiny Company Warren Buffett helped turn into a big winner - The Motley Fool, 17 May 2014
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has continually reminded investors to remain with their "circle of competence" or said another way, what they are well-versed in and good at. Warren Buffett has practiced what he preaches, but the companies under Berkshire's umbrella heed this advice as well.
Buffett's Berkshire discloses $528.7 million Verizon bet - Bloomberg, 16 May 2014
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK/A) disclosed a holding in Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) in a wager that the telecommunications company will benefit after buying out its partner in the largest U.S. wireless business. Verizon posted the biggest increase in the Dow Jones Industrial Average.
The 12 Stocks Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway just bought and sold - The Motley Fool, 15 May 2014
Today's the day - the day we get to see what Warren Buffett is buying or selling for Berkshire Hathaway. Here's the scoop from Berkshire Hathaway's latest 13F filing.
Warren Buffett raises his bet on Wal-Mart - CNBC, 15 May 2014
Warren Buffett added to Berkshire Hathaway's bet on Wal-Mart, increasing its stake in the retailer by 17 percent to 58.05 million shares during the first quarter.
Would Warren Buffett really acquire Kellogg? - 24/7 Wall St., 13 May 2014
If you have followed Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway Inc. for very long, you know that Mr. Buffett loves to make acquisitions. He particularly likes the so-called "whale of a deal" in size. Now the media and trading circles seem to have it in their head that Kellogg Company (NYSE: K) could be under the eyes of watchfulness of Buffett – as an acquisition target.
See's Candies: A Sweet Investment for Berkshire Hathaway Inc. - The Motley Fool, 10 May 2014
Berkshire Hathaway investors are probably already familiar with the awesome financial results from See's Candies. See's, which Berkshire bought in 1972 for $25 million, has generated $1.7 billion in cumulative pre-tax earnings.
2 Potential Canadian Acquisitions for Warren Buffett - The Motley Fool, 09 May 2014
Last weekend, more than 30,000 investors made the trip to Omaha, Nebraska, to attend Berkshire Hathaway's annual shareholders meeting. Dubbed "Woodstock for capitalists," Berkshire's meeting is, without a doubt, the most anticipated annual meeting in the world.
Evidence Warren Buffett finally embraced the Power of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. - The Motley Fool, 06 May 2014
Warren Buffett has long understood how to value companies. But his recent actions show how much he values the Berkshire Hathaway brand.
Buffett's Berkshire buys AltaLink for $2.9B ahead of earnings - The Street, 02 May 2014
Berkshire Hathaway Energy, the energy division of Berkshire Hathaway, said on Thursday evening it has agreed to buy Canadian utility AltaLink for $2.9 billion and signed a deal with the company's former parent, SNC-Lavalin Group, to invest in transmission projects in North America.
Warren Buffett is ready to replace Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac - The Motley Fool, 28 April 2014
Another major name has weighed in on the future of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. And this billionaire's response may surprise you. Warren Buffett of Berkshire Hathaway is one of the few in finance who grabs more headlines than Fannie and Freddie.
23 Warren Buffet articles and the Berkshire Hathaway AGM 2014
Why isn't Berkshire Hathaway Inc. buying more internationally? - The Motley Fool, 11 May 2014
Every year, thousands of investors flock to Omaha to hear the wisdom of Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger. For as long as six hours, with only one break for lunch, the two business legends take questions from investors, the press, and analysts. Appropriately for a shareholder meeting, the focus is the business of Berkshire Hathaway, but it's not the only topic they discuss.
Warren Buffett: Wealth isn't created by Inflation - The Motley Fool, 11 May 2014
Every year, thousands of investors flock to Omaha to hear the wisdom of Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger. For as long as six hours, with only one break for lunch, the two business legends take questions from investors, the press, and analysts. This year, Buffett and Munger discussed inflation in response to a question from Carol Loomis of Fortune magazine.
10 Great Charlie Munger quotes from Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s Annual Meeting - The Motley Fool, 11 May 2014
Following are my top 10 Charlie Munger quotes from the six-hour session. It's not an official transcript. But we've captured the essence of Munger's wisdom, and I hope you find this a useful, enjoyable read.
10 Great Buffett quotes from Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s Annual Meeting - The Motley Fool, 11 May 2014
Following are my top 10 Buffett quotes from the six-hour session. It's not an official transcript. But we've captured the essence of Buffett's wisdom, and I hope you find this a useful, enjoyable read.
1 Reason Warren Buffett may become even more rich and powerful - The Motley Fool, 11 May 2014
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is one of the largest companies in the world -- it owns and controls dozens of companies in various industries ranging from railroads, energy, and even candy.
Who will replace Warren Buffett at Berkshire Hathaway? - The Motley Fool, 09 May 2014
Everyone wants to know who will replace Warren Buffett atop Berkshire Hathaway once the Oracle of Omaha is no longer running the ship. Buffett has been famously secretive about his replacement, but has he finally tipped his hand?
10 Takeaways from Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger at Buffett's Annual Conference - The Motley Fool, 08 May 2014
"We're full! We're full!" yelled the security guard. He was facing toward a group of quickly approaching Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, hoping to secure their seats at Berkshire's 2014 Annual Shareholder Conference. But they had no luck.
The real reason Warren Buffett didn't battle Coca-Cola - The Motley Fool, 08 May 2014
Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway recently received a fair amount of flack for not voting against the proposed executive compensation plan at Coca-Cola. This past Saturday, Buffett opened up about the situation and told investors why he chose not to fight this particular fight.
5 Takeaways from the 2014 Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Meeting - Forbes, 06 May 2014
Last year I took my wife and daughter to the Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting. It was our first pilgrimage to Omaha. This year I took my son to the Woodstock for Capitalists, as it's called.
Buffett shares part of humorous company movie - Associated Press, 06 May 2014
Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett is sharing the video of his duet with songwriter Paul Anka that he made for last weekend's shareholders meeting.
The 5 Commandments of Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger - Seeking Alpha, 06 May 2014
Below, you will find our review of the 2014 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholder Meeting. As we consider these men pioneers of long-duration common stock investing, we wanted to share what we believe were the best nuggets of wisdom from the weekend.
Warren Buffett sings My Way...his way - CNNMoney, 06 May 2014
Warren Buffett's annual meeting is called Woodstock for Capitalists for a reason: The nearly 40,000 people who converge on Omaha for the Berkshire Hathaway (BRKA) shareholders' convention camp out, line up and cheer on the chairman and CEO as if he were a rock star.
Warren Buffett on Munger, climate change, and those lucky retail investors - MarketWatch, 05 May 2014
The hoopla around Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s annual meeting is abating, but Warren Buffett certainly delivered some gems in the last few days.
Warren Buffett's 7,000-pound lollipop - CNBC, 05 May 2014
Beyond serious discussions about high frequency trading and tax-dodging mergers, the Berkshire Hathaway shareholders' gathering also is a weekend of fun for investors and Warren Buffett fans alike.
The Best of the 2014 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting - The Motley Fool, 05 May 2014
More than 30,000 investors descended on Omaha for this year's Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholder meeting. But millions of other investors can benefit from the incisive, common-sense insights that came from Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger's marathon question and answer session during the meeting.
6 things I learned at Buffett's annual meeting - CNNMoney, 04 May 2014
The drumroll for Warren Buffett's annual Berkshire Hathaway meeting in Omaha started in the airport terminal back in D.C., where a father was explaining over sandwiches with his young redheaded son the concept of share classes: "But sometimes you can buy a smaller piece for a lot less money ..."
Berkshire's Munger wants 1% to take pay cut - CNNMoney, 04 May 2014
Charlie Munger has a reputation for being brutally candid. Throughout the Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting on Saturday, he continuously referred to things he disapproved of as "crazy," "insane" and "stupid."
Warren Buffett, activist investor? - CNNMoney, 03 May 2014
The activist investors in Omaha this weekend for Warren Buffett's annual Berkshire Hathaway (BRKA) meeting don't necessarily own shares in the company or even subscribe to the Oracle's investment philosophy. That didn't stop them, however, from debating the way Buffett and other high-profile investors exert their heavyweight influence to reform companies -- including Berkshire holdings Heinz and Coca-Cola (KO).
Buffett's selling, while supplies last - Bloomberg, 03 May 2014
Every oracle has a temple. Today, for the Berkshire Hathaway faithful, that temple is the CenturyLink Center in downtown Omaha, Nebraska. Oracle Warren Buffett presiding.
3 Questions Warren Buffett refused to answer at the Berkshire Hathaway Meeting - The Motley Fool, 03 May 2014
Every year, Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger sit in front of 40,000 Berkshire Hathaway shareholders and take questions for multiple hours. But that doesn't mean they answer all of these questions. Charlie and Warren don't put any restrictions on the types of questions shareholders can pose during the Q&A session, but here are three questions the duo refused to answer.
Munger says Buffett owes no apology for missing target - Bloomberg, 03 May 2014
Warren Buffett doesn't owe shareholders an apology for falling short of a performance goal at his Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK/A), Vice Chairman Charles Munger said at the company's annual meeting.
Berkshire Meeting, now 'Woodstock for Capitalists,' had humble start - The Wall Street Journal, 02 May 2014
About 38,000 people are expected to descend on Omaha's CenturyLink Centre on Saturday for the Berkshire Hathaway Inc. annual meeting to hear Warren Buffett and his business partner, Charlie Munger, talk for hours about the company, the economy, and their investing philosophy. But the event wasn't always such a widely attended affair.
Warren Buffett steps up and helps his shareholders with Airbnb - Seeking Alpha, 02 May 2014
Besides his immense wealth from his astute knowledge of investing, Warren Buffett is well-known for two other things: boosting his hometown, Omaha, Nebraska, which he affectionately calls the cradle of capitalism, and standing up for his shareholders.
Store offers diamonds with Buffett's signature - Associated Press, 28 April 2014
Berkshire Hathaway shareholders who hope to get Warren Buffett's autograph at the annual meeting this weekend now have the option of buying a diamond with the billionaire's signature inscribed on it.
3 recent Investing lessons from Warren Buffett
 Over the past weekend, the octogenarian and nonagenarian, Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger, held court in Century Link in the town of Omaha, Nebraska in the U.S.A. The two investors – who are chairman and vice-chairman, respectively, of American conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway had held their company's annual shareholder meeting there. Close to 40,000 people had turned up for the event this year and I was one of them. With an earlier promise to bring to readers of The Motley Fool Singapore some insights I had from that great gathering (see here and here for some of my previous thoughts), here are three timeless lessons from the meeting from Buffett and his venerable sidekick, Munger. Look for unique business assets During the meeting, Buffett and Munger were asked by a shareholder on how they had managed to gain the trust of the various businesses they were looking to acquire back then when they did not have the golden reputation which they enjoy now. Buffett's response was simple and to the point: "We have kept our word." He added that even though Berkshire can't promise that it would never fire anyone or sell the business it's acquiring, it is able to promise that it won't sell unless the business wound up making losses chronically or if there are huge labour issues. Over the decades, Buffett and Munger have kept to their word. Today, Berkshire has become one of the first – if not amongst the top few – choices for current owners of great businesses who care deeply about the future of their businesses even though they want to sell out. That's a great competitive advantage that Berkshire has over other business acquirers like private equity funds, who generally handle acquired-businesses with less of a 'human touch'. Such a "unique asset", as Buffett calls it, can't be gleaned from financial statements and is a great reminder for investors that sometimes, the hard figures – as important as they are – can't always tell us what makes a company great. In the local context, it's not hard to imagine how a healthcare operator like Raffles Medical Group (SGX: R01) might be able to benefit from 'off-financial-statement-assets' such as having a great brand cache amongst both local and foreign patients who are looking for quality healthcare. Read more… |
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