Warren Buffett
Hot Questions for Warren Buffett (232)
Why Is Return on Equity (ROE) Considered a More Important Metric Than Earnings Per Share (EPS) Growth?
In investment analysis, particularly based on Warren Buffett's perspective in his letters to shar...
Cash Flow vs. Profit: Which Better Reflects a Company's True Health?
Introduction
In financial analysis, profit and cash flow are two key metrics for assessing a company's health.
Warren Buffett's Critical View on the Accounting Treatment of "Goodwill"
Buffett has repeatedly criticized traditional accounting standards for handling goodwill in Berkshire Hathaway's shareholder le...
Warren Buffett's Views on Stock Repurchases
Warren Buffett has repeatedly emphasized in his shareholder letters that the wisdom of stock repurchases depends on the relationship between a company’s sto...
Why Is Warren Buffett "Head Over Heels" for Japan's Big Five Trading Houses?
Hey there, this is really fascinating. Warren Buffett—the investing legend who spent his whole career saying "Never bet aga...
What Would Happen to Berkshire Hathaway If Regulators Prohibited Insurance Companies from Investing in Stocks?
Background Analysis
Berkshire Hathaway's core business model relies on "float" generated ...
What is Float?
Float refers to the premiums collected by insurance companies from customers, which are held temporarily before being paid out as claims or expenses.
Selected Investment
Warren Buffett's investment in IBM (purchased approximately $10.7 billion worth of IBM stock in 2011, then gradually sold between 2017-2018).
Analysis of the Relationship Between Buffett's Success and "Sweetheart Deals"
Validity of the Criticism
Yes, this criticism holds some validity.
Has Berkshire's Massive Size Become Its Greatest Obstacle to Achieving Excess Returns?
Yes, Berkshire Hathaway's enormous size has indeed become one of its greatest obstacles to achieving excess retur...
How Would Warren Buffett's Investment Portfolio Differ If He Lived in China?
As a leading figure in value investing, Warren Buffett's philosophy emphasizes long-term holdings in quality businesses, fo...
The Biggest Blind Spot in Buffett's Investment Philosophy
Buffett's investment philosophy centers on value investing, emphasizing investments within his "circle of competence"—companies with simple, p...
This is a brilliant "thought experiment" because it forces a head-on collision between two radically different, yet immensely powerful philosophies of value.
The Acquisition Case That Best Represents Warren Buffett's Investment Philosophy
The case I have chosen is Berkshire Hathaway's acquisition of See's Candies in 1972.
The Role of the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting in Preserving Corporate Culture
The Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting is hailed as the "Woodstock for Capitalists" because it transcends ...
Why does Warren Buffett prefer using Berkshire Hathaway stock over cash when acquiring companies like BNSF?
Based on Warren Buffett’s explanations in his shareholder letters and Berkshire Hathaway’s a...
Unexpected Troubles Brought to Buffett by the Acquisition of General Re
Warren Buffett acquired General Re for $22 billion in 1998, hoping to strengthen Berkshire Hathaway’s reinsurance business.
Risk Analysis of Buffett's "Betting on People" Strategy
When Buffett acquired Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM) in 1983, he relied almost entirely on trust in founder Rose Blumkin (Mrs.
What Did Buffett Learn About "Franchise" from the Case of Investing in The Washington Post?
Through his 1973 investment in The Washington Post, Warren Buffett deepened his understanding of the "franch...
Why Does Buffett Believe Simple Ideas Are More Reliable Than Complex Models?
Warren Buffett has repeatedly emphasized the importance of simplicity in his shareholder letters.
Why is Return on Equity (ROE) considered a more important metric than Earnings Per Share (EPS) growth?