Oh if only Warren Buffett had his own blog! For now, though, you will just have to settle with me and his annual shareholder letters…
Warren Buffett (arguably one of the greatest investors and businesspeople of all-time), gave a sneak preview of his 2014 shareholder letter which contained important advice for everyone – from beginners to pros (although beginners might find this particular bit especially insightful).
Before giving up because investing is too complex for you to handle, remember that Buffett provides straightforward advice and even offers his own investment pick.
Buffett began his advice by discussing two real estate investments that he made decades earlier:
Purchased a 400-acre farm in Nebraska in 1986 for $280,000 just after an incredible farm value bubble burst, as well as retail property near NYU nearing expiry of tenant contract in 1993 for close to $20 Million each time, to secure profits while simultaneously investing in businesses that had significant upside potential for return.
He had determined the current and future value of these properties based on earnings they could generate; these properties have since increased in value significantly over time and remain under his ownership today, despite several volatile markets and burst bubbles.
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