First Annual 2hp Nyd Quiz Thread

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  • 2HousePlague
    CURATOR
    • Jul 2004
    • 14572

    #1

    First Annual 2hp Nyd Quiz Thread



    Why was Warren Buffet one of the most successful investors in history? This one's a cinch.

    There are several arguable answers. But I am looking for just one.


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  • dissipate
    The Dirty Frenchman
    • Nov 2005
    • 8904

    #2
    Because when he started out he was getting a 30% return for his investers... in a market where 7-11% was the norm. Also beleving that great fortunes shouldnt be passed on from one generation to the next (he plans on leaving his estimated $40 billion fortune to his foundation). He diversified into insurance when berkshire-hathaway was first a textile firm.

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