How Warren Buffett decides if something is a good investment

Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett discusses investing, business and women in the workforce in a 2018 interview with Andy Serwer of Yahoo Finance.
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[@christiand.7404]

He is the only billionaire that when i see the word RICH doesn’t come to my mind , i only see him as an extremely smart person

[@tiansmusic]

P. Maldini and extremely happy, funny, and light and easy going

[@aboix5504]

That’s because he ‘only’ pays himself 100k a year. He still lives in the same house. Drives the same car. Every morning he lets his wife put a random amount of money(under 10$)in his car and with that he buys himself breakfast. The guy is amazing with how he handles so much money. He doesn’t own a pc. He still reads the physical newspaper every morning. Gets up around 5am. 89 y/o!!!

[@tomd1434]

Yes and humble

[@DhirC35]

Elon musk has entered the chat

[@heraldloshi1864]

Right you are.

[@eraldoibrushi7445]

I have realised he always laughs before finishing the sentence. I started doing the same thing, if I get rich I ll let you know.

[@benstr8156]

He laughs because he's rich. :)

[@thegreat9481]

Eraldo Ibrushi Lmfao

[@axel7918]

And? Did you get rich already??

[@benstr8156]

@@axel7918 I'm laughing..not working for me. How about you?

[@paulwalker1617]

_LET'S GET RICH_ *WE ONLY LIVE ONCE.*

[@susannnico]

This is financial advice and I never give financial advice: DONT LEAVE DURING THE BEAR. If you don’t want to invest…learn. If you don’t want to learn…build. If you don’t want to build observe. DO SOMETHING…other than leave. There is so much opportunity here. Take advantage!

[@lailaalfaddil7389]

It took me 3 years to stop trying to predict what's about to happen in the market based on charts studying because you never know. Please, i need the help of your Investment advisor.

[@susannnico]

*ROCHELLE DUNGCA-SCHREIBER* is my portfolio-coach, I found her on Bloomberg where she was featured, I looked up her name on the internet. Fortunately I came across her site and reached out to her, you can verify her yourself.

[@lailaalfaddil7389]

God bless you for sharing!

[@PINGPONGROCKSBRAH]

Warren Buffett looks like the grandpa from Up!

[@AussieMoneyMan]

Lmao

[@SaurabhTiwari08]

bahahahahaha

[@ThirumalavasanGDamodaran]

Perfect Analogy

[@edelliot]

PINGPONGROCKSBRAH still better looking than your mother

[@jsoncoding1025]

He voiced him actually

[@Raymondjohn2]

These are very valuable rules for anybody who wants to get rich. Unfortunately, most people who will watch this video will not really be able to apply the principles. We may not want to admit, but as Warren Buffett once said, investing is like any other profession-- it requires a certain level of expertise. No surprise that some people are losing a lot of money in the bear market, while others are making hundreds of thousands in profit. I just don't know how they do it. I have about $89k now to put in the market.

[@Oly_laura]

Understanding personal finances and investing will most likely lead to greater financial independence. By being knowledgeable about money and investing, individuals can make informed decisions about how to save, spend, and invest their money. I know someone who made over $350k in this recession influenced market, but to the best of my knowledge, it was through a financial advisor.

[@lipglosskitten2610]

Yeah, financial advisors could make a lot of difference, particularly in a market such as this. Stocks are pretty unstable at the moment, but if you do the right math, you should be just fine. Bloomberg and other finance media have been recording cases of folks gaining over 250k just in a matter of weeks/couple months, so I think there are a lot of wealth transfer in this downtime if you know where to look. I have been using an FA since 2019, and I return at least $21k ROI, and this does not include capital gain.

[@martingiavarini]

@@lipglosskitten2610 Would you mind telling me how to contact this specific coach using their service? You seem to have the solution, as opposed to the rest of us.

[@lipglosskitten2610]

@@martingiavarini I really don't like making such recommendations, because everybody's situation is unique. But there are many freelance wealth managers you could check out. I have been working with “Catherine Morrison Evans” for about four years now, and she's really, really good. If she meets your discretion, then you could go ahead with her. I endorse her.

[@martingiavarini]

@@lipglosskitten2610 Thanks for sharing this. I did my own little research, and your advisor looks advanced and experienced. I wrote her and dialed her twice but she didn't pick up so I scheduled a phone call.

[@aguarnes]

This man is a total genius. It’s gonna be a dark day when he goes.

[@federicodergrosse8922]

YES, but un my case I love to hear his partner Charlie Munger, serious Man, hard to get a word from him, he's laconic, but when he speaks wise words come out!

[@paulallen1939]

Federico Der Grosse Agree

[@federicodergrosse8922]

@@paulallen1939 hahaha love your Nick!

[@paulallen1939]

@@federicodergrosse8922 :)

[@southphillyexplorer]

No its not

[@WarrenBuffettDividend]

1. Invest in yourself 2. Improve communication 3. Take care of your mind and body 4. Associate with people better than you

[@PretentiousStuff]

how do i find people better than me though? Everyone is a vain social media tik-tok blogger idiot these days.

[@hendrykurniawan2565]

5. Know your edge of competence

[@kj-marslander]

He forgot to unbutton his jacket. But then again he has 80 billion bucks, so what do I know.

[@steffenhartmann8130]

Thats exactly what I thoughr

[@Bobby.Kristensen]

Schrut bucks?

[@nolann2382]

I feel like whatever he does could be considered the right way to do things

[@primicerius]

I don't know why people want to be so politically correct so much if somebody doesn't want to open their blazer so what

[@Jstudios24]

Warren should voice Yoda in the next starwars movie

[@TheRomeogigli]

may the force be with ... the S&P

[@goneboytv1918]

He da real Yoda

[@Imanniet]

😂😂😂

[@rec1962]

Bad investments made I have

[@maraudinmuradin7659]

Begun, the Trade Wars has!

[@Polishboy16]

Every single interview he says the same thing about investing and no one is still getting it

[@caroldj.jenkins1843]

Craze Rage do you?

[@Polishboy16]

I wouldn't comment this if I don't follow his word haha

[@caroldj.jenkins1843]

Craze Rage can you give me some investing advice

[@Polishboy16]

@@caroldj.jenkins1843 look at the value of the company and see what they provide, if you are comfortable in what they do. picture yourself investing and pretend you go on vacation for x amount of years. do you think they will still be around and grow?

[@rorvickshields9081]

Help the Working Class

[@mariusmeiners7496]

Perhaps the best investor of all time and yet he claims he's not doing anything special in investing. what a humble person !

[@Zz.lyn5]

I saw Warren Buffett speak live at the Berkshire Shareholders Meeting. So intelligent

[@BadCoverMan]

Jon Paolino And humble about every single thing he should be humble about. I love this guy.

[@Cutthroat__]

Lol i worked at dairy queen as a teen he would have lunch there every Sunday.

[@lakshmimondal3808]

@@Cutthroat__ how can such a successful man be so humble.

[@Lerppunen]

Lakshmi Mondal He is a successful investor because of his humility. Most of the great ones are, because you have to be objective and learn from your mistakes.

[@Neo_2.]

@@Cutthroat__ lol He visits me every evening and we're playing cards

[@vw9502]

9:09 "Well, you just keep looking at the facts. I mean, you're looking at a business. That's the important thing. You know, you don't look at a stock chart. I looked at stock charts for years. I used to have a lot of fun doing that. I was kind of groping around for a philosophy. You look at the business. I mean, how you decide-- if you own a half interest with some buddy of yours, in a McDonalds store, how do you decide, you know, whether it's a successful investment? Well, if the snow's two feet out and there's no business today, do you say, 'Well, I made a terrible deal'? No. You look at how it's performing as a business over time, how it's doing versus the competition, you know."

[@ThirumalavasanGDamodaran]

Thanks for this subtitle mode of writing. Was useful.

[@coye9r]

I don't think I will ever be ready when it's his time to go

[@JaeWest]

Imma fall apart

[@farzana6676]

Same 😔

[@Mark-gf7ps]

coye9r I’ll be ready to BUY SOME BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY STOCK

[@hakeem4793]

@@Mark-gf7ps hah I was thinking about it too but felt bad 😣

[@daaaark]

Mark 34212 good luck working up 200,000+ dollars to buy 1 share

[@rasielichi]

I wish I had 1/10 of Warren’s knowledge

[@foley2k2]

If you want to know his style, there are a couple books to read by Benjamin Graham that are from 1934 and 1973 respectively. The rest of it is reading through filings and coming up with your own valuation for companies. They're either a good deal or not. If they're a good deal, then there is a high probability for the price to increase. If you own one that is no longer a good deal, then it may be a time to take profits and shift investments.

[@rasielichi]

foley2k2 Thank you, can you tell me the titles of the book?

[@alexriddles492]

@@rasielichi the Intelligent Investor by Graham. See also Buffettology by Mary Buffett and David Clark.

[@rasielichi]

alex riddles thank you!

[@Kimchi203010]

He does not lie when he speaks about his methods. Read the books he recommends and he invests just like what the books teaches. It is just hard to digest everything. His methods seem easy but in reality it requires alot of mental strength and confidence. Alot of times his investements dont do well for 5 yrs, that requires alot of patience. So many people cant stomach seeing their stock go down on quotes.

[@yesgregyes1416]

Interesting to think about the difference between speculating & investing, not looking at stock charts to grope around for a philosophy but stepping back to take a look at the actual business. Such a great teacher! #WarrenBuffett

[@Sinbadness]

@@AndresEstrada-hb2gm F4 filing and income statements . If it’s a profitable company you believe in, buy it .

[@TheWealthGenerator]

I could listen to Buffett interviews every day. The definition of GOAT!

[@PedalTheGlobe]

It's basically always the same question and same answer in an interview with Warren Buffet for the past 50 years. 'What is your secret?' 'I look at the value of an asset and not at the short term price fluctuations.'

[@alejandrocastaneda261]

Always remember your lessons Mr. Buffet, even I don't have the pleasure to meet you in person, you have changed my life forever!!!

[@mikewalters4994]

He is so down to earth. I enjoy learning to him. Every time I listen to one of his interviews, I learn something.

[@3rkid]

This man is so wise and insightful.

[@jamiefrench8934]

Mr Buffets voice kind of reminds me of Yoda 🙈 massive respect to the man though

[@petersweeney06]

Love the subtle Coke can to Warren's right foot - the Oracle is always within 5 feet of a Coca-Cola! :)

[@user-vz6xg1kw8s]

Peter Sweeney wow, an eye of an eagle

[@sococomfort22s34]

Marketing

[@dunnbrandon]

This meeting costed Yahoo $250k to sit down with Buffet

[@jazzzddd3313]

Warren Buffet is my mental teacher.

[@michaelcastro9977]

I always learn something from this man. Every interview is different!

[@TsetsiStoyanova]

What’s he on? Warren is Always happy!

[@kentberame9]

He’s on a few billion dollars 🤣

[@ganeshmazumdar3453]

On COKE a cola

[@user-jp7hu3jh4e]

He’s humble even though he’s rich, that’s why

[@Andie_Shore]

@@user-jp7hu3jh4e He sure is. And I like his old-school honesty as well, like answering the first question. So more Coke, less bullshit, seems be it. We've cracked the code, guys! YOU get a car! YOU get a car!

[@emc5807]

It’s easy to be happy when you’re a billionaire

[@TCBumby]

Most loved guy in the investing world.

[@dadnumber1140]

Buffett has incredible integrity

[@tinnguyen2219]

Thank you so much for sharing such useful data! Greatly appreciated.

[@thelionobrienlife2884]

This guy is one of my idols! Big love brother.

[@jeremiahbarlow1924]

@8:30 Thank you, Mr. Buffett, you have taught us well. Serious students that study your actions and philosophy will benefit.

[@Reecemay87]

Jeremiah Barlow very true! All over the world!

[@gamer-sama7769]

“Can you say nihau to them?” “NIHAU!”

[@m.morininvestor9920]

Ni hao*

[@kanishkgupta677]

if you listen closely, he said more of 'Anyhow'!

[@apothe6]

@@kanishkgupta677 HE DOES LMAO

[@aminakhmadi9193]

4:25 farm, appatment house, business. And look to the asset itself (how much it earns, cashhhh

[@streetmagikesp8296]

Honestly one of the things i wish the most is that someday I could have a conversation with him. He is humblest yet wisest person i’ve ever heard of

[@sarabeth8050]

Nice to hear from a classy individual and a great teacher!

[@sovereignruler]

The one thing about Warren Buffett that I admire the most is that the data affirms and confirms the conclusion to make the purchase. This isn't rocket science folks. If investing required high-brow mathematics, he'd be out of business. Despite the fact that we are at opposite ends when it comes to politics. I still have incredible admiration and respect for him. He was my idol for as long as I can remember and still is.

[@lawrancecarrerorodriguez5068]

It brings me memories ,iam a kraft foods retired employe.General foods ,kraft foods ,Kraft mondeliz,and now its kraft Hienz.

[@manimnaHusna]

The basic principles of investing 3:50 - 5:50

[@JeancTejada]

He cut the interview short just as he was giving real helpful financial guidance

[@Spanguolis]

You are a good teacher Warren! You give great advice and easy to listen to. Greetings from Sweden!

[@duncanbleak3819]

A magnificent definition of "speculating". Well done "Oracle"!

[@michaelau1378]

Pretty much sums up the first chapter in "The Intelligent Investor"!

[@Hrdkse01]

He will leave a legacy that will be unrivaled by any and remembered for more than a teacher.

[@boppob1343]

His comment on women in the workplace was awesome. Ive never heard someone put it that way before.

[@mdaniels6311]

John Stuart Mill made this point in On Liberty.

[@adamsd6638]

It is nice to hear wisdom from a good teacher. Thank you Buffett!

[@taniagarciaduenas8460]

🌾🌏👁️🙌🙌

[@MartinMcClellanGT]

Love so much Warren Buffet!!! My teacher!!!

[@zinturis]

He's the one who is always interesting to listen to. And yes he's one of the best investment teachers ever.

[@lifesymphony2024]

I am a novice in investment. But, i know a few of Warren Buffet's advice on investments and i like them. 1. Don't invest in something that you don't understand. 2. Rule no. 1: Do not lose money. 3. Rule no. 2: Don't forget rule no. 1. 4. Be greedy when everyone is fearful and be fearful when everyone is greedy. My rule : Invest with the right person.

[@ayotundegeorge1802]

Such a humble and wise man. Much respect

[@bmishra813]

His knowledge about economy is second to none not just investment

[@AussieMoneyMan]

Too true

[@AX1A]

Crazy thing is, he doesn't give a rats A about T/A and the plethora of trading hypotheses-- he simply evaluates the underlying business, and that's really it. No computers, just the paper, and couple of dependable staff members, and quiet. Old School, Good School.

[@Lerppunen]

Macroeconomics isn’t his strongest suit. He’s a great stock picker.

[@federicocolonna8904]

Such a privilege to be on the other side of the world and to receive the words of a such a great TEACHER. Honourable, contagiously happy, altruistic man.

[@rajaskarekar6038]

You're teacher for me Warren , thanks for all the knowledge you gave .

[@idriega6816]

This guy is pure gold! 👏🏼👏🏼

[@ahmetnurikedici4291]

what I see on Real Estate and foreign market, explains it better, the real money is made on long term investments and of course less stressful. Certainly! A good investment on the long run generates lucrative cashflow for every investors.

[@jadecarson5081]

I think it is better to entrust the creation and managing of your investment portfolio to professionals, or to create your portfolio exactly like professionals, to follow a large whale like a small fish. This is the right and the best way.

[@jadecarson5081]

My partnership with Charles Alen works perfectly, indeed nothing great come easy, most people overestimate what they can achieve in one day and underestimate what they can accomplish over a long term. We all have to be guided

[@johnsonlevitt9719]

Great Jade! Even now I still welcome all help, literally, any help is good, it can only make me better.

[@rajashetti206]

What are the chances of making profit?

[@rajashetti206]

You’re well enlighten Jade, I have entertained the thought of changing how I make a living. I’m in search of an alternative to make extra cashflow.

[@abdo22022]

Why do I think he's absolutely adorable?

[@latergator3777]

He is a model for entrepreneurs and the wise wonderful teacher 💜.

[@sanekabc]

Bitcoin was never intended to be an investment but to be used as an alternative currency to bipass the conventional banking system.

[@user-go7mc4ez1d]

@@finlayson6868 Currency is the opposite of an investment. Currency has to depreciate in value otherwise people won't want to spend it (and will instead hoard it). Something that is a good investment is a bad currency, and vice versa. That's one of the reasons why purchasing use cases for Bitcoin are so few, because most owners of Bitcoin are hoping it will increase in value. Take the guy who bought a pizza for hundreds of bitcoin, that was one expensive pizza...

[@makerKID5]

Say it louder for the idiots in the back.

[@LiubomyrIavorskyi]

Blockchain Technology is Very valuable and not different cash equivalents like Bitcoin or Etherium

[@guitarwinds]

Best way to know if an investment is good is knowing people in the government that can backstop it if it goes bad

[@jerom9086]

I always appreciate how comfortable he usually is explaining.

[@TommyCarstensen]

Hmmmm, why is Yahoo Finance uploading a 2018 interview in 2019???

[@ugenshrestha4581]

So much to learn from this man .

[@oldrrocr]

This interview was like reading an economics book - a painful experience but so important to learn from.

[@kombuchasmellsnice]

Why is this man so lovable

[@thebeat2575]

I hate how they cut off Warren at the end. I wanted to know his full thought on the last question they ask him. KZbin vidoes can be longer than 10 minutes..

[@Jeremy-qy6ys]

He's going to be a 102 year old stud!

[@Gman0440-Gamer]

Jeremy, he drinks coke EVERY DAY

[@robm2707]

Gman0440 Gamer he has one ☝️ next to him . Unbelievable

[@rxgueplanet]

Warren Buffett is my hero. We must protect him 😷

[@xxbrosskiiit1142]

warren buffet look humble person. i wish i can have a time with warren buffet

[@valleyofinspiring5288]

He is the best in sharing his ideas in terms of good investment.

[@madtruckamax3341]

He definately sounds like a cartoon character or make a good voice over

[@impactful9784]

When Buffett speaks, it makes perfect sense, when you look at the markets and investing you realize how complicated it actually is, but any idiot can make something more complicated, it takes a genius to make something more simple!

[@justincarrizales1206]

Facts

[@darraghcollins4961]

Love the reference to the tulip bulb bubble and crash there.

[@ganstabreakincity]

Warren is so humble and nice, damn!

[@Joe005]

*Interviews the greatest money maker in history *Asks about Katy Perry's investments, women in workforce MeToo movement* You are a bunch of absolute potatoes, Yahoo Finance.

[@Lee-qj4hk]

What the hell?!? When have you ever seen a potato ask such a question? Shame on you. Apologise to the tubers in the audience...

[@ZoomerTrader]

minecraft creeper the meeting supposed to be about finance not politics

[@QuestionAndReason]

Yahoo Finance is not a finance news outlet, it is... "fake news" (in Trump's voice)

[@bobreesjr9501]

I learned the hard way..be extremely careful who you bring to the table in a startup ( based on intellectual property).

[@nobody59909]

Can you elaborate please because im stuck at this point i dont trust even my closest friends

[@bobreesjr9501]

I probably can't elaborate here..keep that thought "don't trust even my closest friends"..make new ones!

[@bobreesjr9501]

I just realized this..this post was submitted on Thomas Edison's birthday..you'd have to be an inventor to know.

[@insightdudeperfect2896]

please explain

[@bobreesjr9501]

I did..in my "Toy Story - Comic SPAN" documentary book.

[@AVK2685]

Wow. What a great teacher!

[@GothicTech]

Watching this while we are in the current situation..... it feels like people knew what would happen between china, health sector and more...

[@maniahmadiarsham7274]

God, he's so smart even when he's old

[@felixfox5806]

He never gives up on his principles even when it seemed at times his principles gave up on him. he's an old school Goodfella with all the modern techs in his hands genius

[@CosmicNomad]

A missed opportunity for what could have been a great interview.. Becky is the best interviewer for Warren..

[@LiubomyrIavorskyi]

Ashish Bisht I agree with you. Yahoo focus on Warren Buffett person. They have long term strategy for collaboration

[@RetireCertain]

So wise. Thanks.

[@officialearnbd1232]

Excellent as always!

[@InnerWorldDiscovery]

Please people you may not agree with warren buffet and that is your prerogative but to demean him in anyway is simply wrong. This man has by his actions “putting his money where his mouth is “ Shown the world and all it’s wealthiest persons The importance of giving 95% of your wealth away to those in need And many billionaires have followed His legacy greatly exceeds investing acumen He shows the world compassion and concern for ones fellow man -which is the highest good Phillip Silverstein M.D,

[@AkshayKumar-yn3lj]

Research more.

[@robm2707]

Warren you’re the Master

[@marvintumuhaise8731]

He is indeed a great teacher. Thank you Sir Warren.

[@nicholasmartinez8204]

I wish I could meet you Warren Buffett. Not because of your advice on investing because I bet you are tired of that but I would like to meet you because you are a modest and humble man. I aspire to be like you and would like for you to teach me about life.

[@carlosdesouza9235]

Amazing that both Buffett and his wife collect "social security". He just will not let anything, however small, slip past him :-)

[@ImGoingToMakeShowsWithOprah]

Lmao do they really??

[@lovesimpleton8177]

why not ask him about the future of the petro dollar?

[@jamesdean2704]

He is just awesome!

[@rajendraballiwal1425]

This men is legend and never seen the greed but motivation for money.

[@askformoreinfowhichyouwont7510]

Buffett said he doesnt like Gold. I'd like to ask him what he'd do if he lived and had his business in a country like Venezuela where the currency devalues. Then what? Would he still hold USD? What about EUR, CHF SGD?

[@WorldIsWierd]

He doesnt and bitcoiin also devalued last year

[@Myronkuan]

He has been saying from time to time that America has a great system in unleashing human potential, and hence productivity growth, which is the most important factor for economic growth. Also, USD is a reserve currency. Obviously there’s no reason for him to live and save money in Venezuela when he can just choose to live in USD. Also, if the business itself is really really good, despite the currency collapse, the company itself would produce goods, services, etc that are meaningful and thus its goods and services worth a “sensible” price. The collapse of currency hurts mainly the savers at the time, but great business are almost certain to stay.

[@shelde8344]

Did anyone find some of these questions just idiotic ?

[@robreke]

Yes and some of the answers too. "with the me too movement and blah blah...women's rights" I mean wtf? Metoo is essentially women coming out of the wood word and lying saying they were raped when they were not...and this interviewer uses metoo as an example to illustrate the current state of women's rights???!! Then, Buffet is essentially saying "american women should forego marriage, not reproduce and be career girls to double our talent pool." spoken like a true globalist.

[@DxModel219]

the questions reflect the guest. The devil himself

[@keaka560]

Yes. Don't get the connection on some of these questions. Interviewer trying to put the Oracle on a moral spot. Let business be business, enough of these left leaning questioning

[@chikaokolo4929]

Facts, Warren shows that a good businessman maintains an objective perspective and neutral to their benefit.

[@asnierkishcowboy]

I dont see why this "Metoo" stuff should be adressed to Warren Buffet, but he answered absolutely wise.

[@GenZyannd]

damn, it's so fun listening to Mr. Buffett.

[@johnpinheiro6211]

can anyone tell me what s the best book in learning economics?thanks!

[@MoneyGist]

04:17 Thank me later.

[@SpicerCapital]

Even during this interview, sure enough, Buffett has his trusty coke by his side (foot)!

[@lunabird89]

Hey warren I bought khc . Great buy and advice thanks pappa .

[@acengam1076]

Mr Buffett, you are my teacher. That is what I keep telling my children.

[@nathanx.675]

"I don't know anything about investment." They don't make men like him anymore...

[@s4lino]

Where do I go to find an investment that consistently produces new warrens that work for 'me'...like the Coke placements that seem to never die even if its supposedly unhealthy for us but makes us happier during stressful moments?

[@aminakhmadi9193]

5:00 - difference between CASHFLOW based and capital gained based!!!! The bigger fool would pay more theory.

[@anouarseljouki5331]

i wonder where i can fine this interview in full on one video ?

[@christinajones7319]

Thanks Warren! I like this guy's personalitie