Warren Buffet.

  Warren Buffett, one of the most successful and admired investors in the world:

🧠 Warren Buffett – The Oracle of Omaha

Full Name:

Warren Edward Buffett

Date of Birth:

August 30, 1930

Birthplace:

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Nationality:

American

Profession:

Investor, Business Magnate, Philanthropist, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway

🧩 1. Early Life & Family Background

Warren Buffett was born to Howard Buffett, a stockbroker and later a U.S. Congressman, and Leila Stahl Buffett.

From a very young age, Buffett showed interest in business and numbers.

At age 11, he bought his first stock — Cities Service Preferred for $38 per share.

By age 13, he was running his own small businesses such as delivering newspapers, selling chewing gum, and golf balls.

🎓 2. Education

High School: Woodrow Wilson High School, Washington D.C.

College:

Started at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, then transferred to the University of Nebraska, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

Master’s Degree:

Completed an M.S. in Economics at Columbia Business School in 1951.

At Columbia, he studied under Benjamin Graham, author of “The Intelligent Investor”, who became Buffett’s mentor.

💼 3. Career Journey

Early Jobs

Began as an investment salesman at Buffett-Falk & Co. (1951–1954).

Later worked for Benjamin Graham’s firm, Graham-Newman Corp. (1954–1956).

Buffett Partnership Ltd.

In 1956, Buffett formed Buffett Partnership Ltd. with a few investors in Omaha.

He used Graham’s value investing philosophy — buying undervalued stocks and holding them long-term.

By 1965, he had taken control of a struggling textile company called Berkshire Hathaway.

Berkshire Hathaway

Buffett turned Berkshire from a textile firm into a global investment conglomerate.

Today, Berkshire owns or has major holdings in:

GEICO (insurance)

BNSF Railway

Duracell

Dairy Queen

See’s Candies

Coca-Cola (9%)

Apple (around 5%)

American Express

Bank of America

Buffett’s strategy: “Buy wonderful companies at a fair price.”

💡 4. Investment Philosophy

Warren Buffett follows the Value Investing approach, focusing on:

1. Long-term perspective — holding stocks for decades.

2. Intrinsic value — buying stocks priced below their true worth.

3. Economic moat — investing in companies with lasting competitive advantages.

4. Strong management — believing in leadership quality.

5. Avoiding speculation — “Never invest in a business you cannot understand.”

Famous Quote:

> “Be fearful when others are greedy, and be greedy when others are fearful.”

💰 5. Net Worth

As of 2025, Warren Buffett’s net worth is estimated to be around $125–130 billion USD.

He consistently ranks among the top five richest people in the world.

🏦 6. Philanthropy

In 2006, Buffett pledged to give away 99% of his wealth to charitable causes.

He is a major contributor to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Co-founded The Giving Pledge with Bill Gates, encouraging billionaires to donate most of their wealth.

Has already donated over $50 billion USD to charity.

🏠 7. Personal Life

Wife:

First wife: Susan Thompson Buffett (married 1952 – died 2004)

Second wife: Astrid Menks (married in 2006)

Children:

Howard Buffett

Susan Buffett

Peter Buffett

Residence: Still lives in his modest home in Omaha, Nebraska, which he bought in 1958 for $31,500.

📘 8. Books & Legacy

Books About Him:

The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life by Alice Schroeder (authorized biography)

Warren Buffett Way by Robert Hagstrom

The Essays of Warren Buffett by Lawrence Cunningham

Books He Recommends:

The Intelligent Investor – Benjamin Graham

Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits – Philip Fisher

Business Adventures – John Brooks

🧭 9. Famous Quotes

“Price is what you pay; value is what you get.”

“Someone’s sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.”

“Risk comes from not knowing what you’re doing.”

“The best investment you can make is in yourself.”

🕊️ 10. Personality & Philosophy

Known for his humility, simplicity, and patience.

Drives an ordinary car, lives simply, and eats at McDonald’s regularly.

Believes in lifelong learning — reads 5–6 hours daily.

Treats investing as a mix of discipline, logic, and ethics rather than luck.