Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits and Other Writings
Teaches qualitative analysis and long-term growth investing by outlining fifteen key, non-financial factors for identifying superior companies.
Warren Buffett
Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway. Known as the "Oracle of Omaha," he is one of the most successful investors in history, famous for long-term value strategies and frugality.
"Price is what you pay. Value is what you get."
Biography
Early Life
Born in Omaha, Nebraska. Bought his first stock at age 11. He studied under value investing pioneer Benjamin Graham at Columbia University, which shaped his financial philosophy.
Major Achievements
Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway. Known as the "Oracle of Omaha," he is one of the most successful investors in history, famous for long-term value strategies and frugality.
Signature Works
His primary output is The Essays of Warren Buffett, a collection of his annual letters to shareholders. He considers Graham's The Intelligent Investor the best book ever written on investing.
Recommended Reading
5 Books Listed
Security Analysis
Provides the comprehensive technical methodology and accounting framework for determining the intrinsic value of securities through fundamental analysis.
Tap Dancing to Work: Warren Buffett on practically Everything, 1966-2013
Offers an intimate, chronological narrative history of Warren Buffett's business career and the growth of Berkshire Hathaway.
The Essays of Warren Buffett: Lessons for Corporate America
Provides a comprehensive, practical guide to value investing and effective corporate governance straight from the world's most successful investor.
The Intelligent Investor
Teaches the fundamental psychological and quantitative disciplines required to become a patient, successful long-term value investor.