Warren Buffett

Date of Birth: August 30, 1930

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Biography

Warren Edward Buffett, born on August 30, 1930, in Omaha, Nebraska, is an American business magnate, investor, and philanthropist. Widely considered one of the most successful investors in the world, Buffett is the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. He demonstrated a keen interest in business and investing from a young age, purchasing his first stock at the age of 11. Buffett attended the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania before transferring to the University of Nebraska, where he obtained a degree in business administration. He later earned a Master of Science in economics from Columbia Business School where he studied under Benjamin Graham. Buffett’s investment philosophy is centered around value investing, a strategy that involves buying stocks that appear underpriced based on intrinsic value. His success in investing has made him one of the wealthiest individuals globally, often ranking in the top ten of Forbes’ list of billionaires. Buffett is also known for his frugality and philanthropy, having pledged to give away 99% of his fortune to charitable causes, primarily via the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

5 Interesting Facts about Warren Buffett

1. Warren Buffett bought his first stock at age 11.

2. He eats at McDonald’s every day and spends no more than $3.17 on his breakfast.

3. Buffett still lives in the same house in Omaha that he bought in 1958 for $31,500.

4. He reads between 600 to 1,000 pages every day.

5. Warren Buffett has pledged to donate 99% of his wealth to charitable causes.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Warren Buffett

1. “Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.”

2. “Rule No. 1: Never lose money. Rule No. 2: Never forget Rule No. 1.”

3. “It’s far better to buy a wonderful company at a fair price than a fair company at a wonderful price.”

4. “The stock market is designed to transfer money from the Active to the Patient.”

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

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth Warren Buffett achieved is estimated to be over $100 billion.

Children

Warren Buffett has three children: Susan Alice Buffett, Howard Graham Buffett, and Peter Andrew Buffett. Susan Alice is a philanthropist, Howard is a farmer, conservationist, and philanthropist, and Peter is a musician and composer.