Tag: Warren Buffett
March is the time of year when Warren Buffett – known as the most successful investor in the world, delivers his annual letter to his rather fortunate Berkshire Hathaway shareholders. The letter is published annually ahead of Berkshire Hathaway’s shareholder meeting, described by Buffett as “Woodstock for capitalists”. It has been 51 years since he
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The twists and turns of financial markets in the opening weeks of 2016 have left many investors feeling like victims of car sickness. So what’s driving the volatility, how unusual is it and what can you do about it? Volatility is not unusual at times of heightened uncertainty. Some of the issues cited as unsettling
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The renewed volatility in global financial markets has revived memories for many investors of the alarming events of 2008 and raised questions about what is the best course of action during times of such upheaval. While we do not intend to downplay the distress some people may be feeling, the points below may offer a
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New Year is a customary time to speculate. In a digital age, when past forecasts are available online, market and media professionals find it harder to hide their blushes when their financial predictions go awry. But there are ways around that. The ignominy that goes with making bold forecasts was highlighted in a recent newspaper
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In March 2015 Warren Buffett, known as the most successful investor in the world published his much anticipated 2015 letter to shareholders. . The 2015 letter marked 50 years since Buffet and partner Charlie Munger took control of Berkshire Hathaway. The letter is published annually ahead of Berkshire Hathaway’s shareholder meeting, described by Buffett as “Woodstock
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