Category Archive: Warren Buffett

Mar
27
2012

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Big Money Failure

Many people believe that the smartest money managers of all are those operating hedge funds.  These are mutual fund-like products which have much more flexibility than regular mutual funds.  And they’re marketed to the rich.   Fees tend to be really high, and the funds tend to be….exclusive.  You generally need a lot of money if …

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Sep
11
2011

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How To Invest Like Warren Buffett

Warren Buffett and I are buddies.  OK, that might be pushing it a bit, but I did once ask if I could come over to his place for a sleepover and he didn’t exactly say no.  He asked a friend for her opinion, but she misunderstood him, and made me the protagonist in a story …

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Jun
07
2010

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If You Haven’t Started Investing, Start Now!

This post is a ‘sneak peak’ at the book I’m writing…enjoy! Andrew Jockeying with Bill Gates for the title of “World’s richest man” is a fellow named Warren Buffett. He lives like a typical millionaire (he doesn’t spend much on material things) but he knows of a secret that I’m going to share with you: …

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Jun
02
2010

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Beating the Market Doesn’t Add to My Confidence

Ten years ago I figured I could beat the market. Full of optimism and naivety, I used the formulas espoused in a number of Robert Hagstrom’s Buffett books As well as the Buffett “systems” espoused by Mary Buffett and David Clarke: Buffettology: The Previously Unexplained Techniques That Have Made Warren Buffett The Worlds Most Famous Investor  Brian …

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Aug
03
2009

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Why does a rising stock market depress me?

One of our investment club’s stocks is up nearly 10% in two days. Recently, another one of our stocks rose 4.3% in one day alone. And only one of our stock holdings is currently priced less than what we paid for it.  Does this make me happy?  Absolutely not. Contrary to what you might think, …

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Jul
27
2009

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Dear Mr. Buffett

I heard that you’re going to be airing a cartoon for kids this fall about money management. I know that you’re a humble guy and that you don’t live extravagantly.  But you don’t exactly circulate with Joe the plumber anymore.  So I thought I could give you some tips for your cartoon’s curriculum.  As a …

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May
13
2009

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Hedge Funds – Warren Buffett Makes a Million Dollar Bet

For years, Hedge Funds have been the elite investment playground for the super rich. But don’t feel left out if it’s not a sandbox you’re invited to.  The real joke might be on the people who buy them.  Here’s an interesting article by John Mauldin The Sage of Omaha made a bet that was written …

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