Warren Buffett's Investment Strategy: How to Live and Invest like a Legend (Full Interview)

Warren Buffett discusses his childhood, his influences, his family, the loss of his wife Susie, Omaha, Berkshire Hathaway, business advice and his friendship with Charlie Munger among many other topics.
Warren Edward Buffett was born on August 30, 1930, in Omaha, Nebraska. He demonstrated a knack for financial and business matters early in his childhood and enrolled at the University of Pennsylvania at the age of 16 to study business, transferring to the University of Nebraska to complete his degree. He received his master’s degree in economics at Columbia University and furthered his education at the New York Institute of Finance. In 1956 Buffet formed the firm Buffett Partnership Ltd., leading to the acquisition of a textile company named Berkshire Hathaway, which he ultimately expanded into media assets such as The Washington Post, insurance, and oil. Earning the nickname the “Oracle of Omaha” he even managed to make seemingly poor investments profitable, most notably scandal-plagued Salomon Brothers in 1987. Buffett became director of the company from 1989-2006 following Berkshire Hathaway’s significant investment in Coca-Cola. In 2006 Buffett announced he would be committing his fortune to philanthropy, with 85 percent pledged to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, which became the largest act of charitable giving in United States history.
From the HBO / Kunhardt Film Foundation (KFF) Documentary "Becoming Warren Buffett." With a net worth of over $60,000,000,000, Warren Buffett is truly a one-of-a-kind billionaire. This documentary chronicles Buffett's evolution into one of the wealthiest and most respected men in the world.
With a net worth of over $60,000,000,000, Warren Buffett is truly a one-of-a-kind billionaire. The legendary investor still lives in a modest home in Omaha, and drives himself to the office every morning to manage Berkshire Hathaway. This documentary chronicles Buffett's evolution into one of the wealthiest and most respected men in the world.
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Warren Buffett
Interviewed By: Peter Kunhardt
Interview Date: March 9, 2015
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[@DavisFreeman-nu1cu]

Munger and Buffett have both achieved an incredible feat with Berkshire. They've turned thousands to billions, and have made a lot of people wealthy in the process. I really saw the potential of the stock market by reading Berkshire's annual letters. I recently sold my $674k apartment in the Bel Air area and I'm hoping to throw it into the stock market. I just don't want to lose everything.

[@ArturoM.Dykstra-55]

Most people either do not understand the power of compound interest, or are just impatient. For the average Joe, however. I think it is just best to invest in the S&P 500, and just wait, which is reliable, albeit extremely long-lots of years. Or just use a professional analyst and speed up wealth creation. Most people underestimate the power of the latter

[@BennieY.Jenkins]

You're absolutely right about the power of compound interest and the long-term potential of investing in index funds like the S&P 500. For many, passive investing in broadly diversified funds can be a reliable strategy over time.

[@ChristaW.Henderson-fo1yw]

Employing a professional financial analyst or advisor can certainly add value by offering tailored advice, portfolio diversification, risk management, and timely insights. Their expertise can potentially speed up wealth creation and navigate market complexities, but it's important to choose someone reputable and consider their fees, as they can impact your overall returns.

[@user-ns7ij5me7j]

I agree with you. I started out with investing on my own, but I lost a lot of money. I was able to pull out about $200k after the 2020 crash I invested the money using an analyst, and in seven months, I raked in almost $673,000

[@DavisFreeman-nu1cu]

I'm actually interested in this idea of investing through an analyst. Sounds like the most sensible thing to do in the market right now. Could you give me a pointer to who you work with, please?

[@user-wx7qe4ch9f]

Nobody can become financially successful overnight. They put in background work but we tend to see the finished part. Fear is a dangerous component, hindering us from taking the bold steps we need in other to reach our goals.

[@user-zw7cd7pe4u]

I think it's not always about fear, Sometimes realistic factors discourage people from reaching their goals in life. For instance, I've tried investing in the stock market several times but always got discouraged by fluctuations of stock value

[@user-wx7qe4ch9f]

@@user-zw7cd7pe4u This is the problem! Most times people with little or no knowledge of the stock market try investing by themselves. It once happened to me, then I learned my lesson and contacted a US-based finance consultant by name MARTHA ALONSO HARA and everything changed. I started enjoying huge returns from my investment.

[@user-zw7cd7pe4u]

@@user-wx7qe4ch9f Oh, that sounds good but how do I reach out to MARTHA ALONSO HARA

[@user-wx7qe4ch9f]

@@user-zw7cd7pe4u look her up on the internet with her name. she's quite popular for her services as she was recently featured on CNN. She can work with anyone irrespective of where you're located

[@user-zw7cd7pe4u]

@@user-wx7qe4ch9f Thanks, I just googled her and I'm really impressed with her credentials. I reached out to her since I need all the assistance I can get.

[@AntonioBianh]

To my understanding this just proves how much we need an edge as investors because playing the market like everyone else just isn’t good enough. I've been quite unsure about investing in this current market and at the same time I feel it's the best time to get started on the market, what are your thoughts?

[@MarkFreeman-xi3rk]

I agree, my profit has been consistent no matter the market situation, I got into the market early 2019 and the constant downtrends and losses discouraged me so I sold off, got back in Dec 2020 this time with guidance from an investment adviser that was recommended by a popular economist on a subreddit, long story short, its been 2years now and I’ve gained over $850k following guidance from my investment adviser.

[@sophiadouglaswagner]

@@MarkFreeman-xi3rk I’ve been down a ton, I’m only holding on so I can recoup, I really need help, who is this investment-adviser that guides you?

[@MarkFreeman-xi3rk]

@@sophiadouglaswagner No doubt, the stock market is definitely the most awkward teenager with the wildest mood swings! I began with a pundit by name “Margaret Johnson Arndt” Her approach is transparent allowing total ownership and control over my position and fees are very reasonable in comparison with my ROI.

[@ChrisCorbin-gx9sq]

I searched her up online and checked out her credentials since I was so intrigued. Top-notch! I emailed her to inquire about accepting new clients.

[@edward.abraham]

Warren Buffett underscores the vital importance of understanding compounding and adopting a long-term perspective for financial success, as leveraging the compounding effect and maintaining a extended investment horizon enable individuals to accumulate substantial wealth through patience and strategic planning.

[@Sarah.barnet]

Navigating the complexities of investing can be challenging for newcomers, but by staying informed through analysis of financial news, market trends, and expert perspectives, I aim to offer valuable guidance and help individuals make well-informed investment decisions, emphasizing the importance of seeking advice from financial professionals and conducting thorough research.

[@Kim.beneteau]

Certainly not, as I've closely tracked the performance of my portfolio, witnessing an impressive surge of $473k in just the last two quarters. This experience has illuminated the reasons behind the substantial gains that seasoned traders often achieve in the seemingly unpredictable market. I must emphasize that embracing this path has been one of the most audacious choices I've made in recent times.

[@veronica.baker1]

@@Kim.beneteau Kindly share the details for reaching your advisor. With inflation negatively affecting my funds, I'm in search of a more lucrative investment strategy to optimize their performance.

[@Kim.beneteau]

"Camille Alicia Garcia" is my portfolio-coach, I found her on Bloomberg where she was featured, I googled her name on the internet. Fortunately I came across her website and reached out. You can go verify yourself.

[@hunter-bourke21]

After conducting an online search of her name, her website quickly surfaced, piquing my curiosity. The initial impression is positive and I intend to arrange a call with her. I'll make sure to provide you with updates on how it goes. Thank you.

[@lassila3]

We all look up to this guy to begin with because he has a lot of money, but what we end up with is how such a great human he is.

[@Raymondjohn2]

Great video, I've been interested in investing ever since I came across articles of people making up to $150,000 and more in this period, thanks for the video but is it really possible for a retail investor to achieve this in months?

[@maga_zineng7810]

I've purchased numerous stocks in individual firms. Because there are so many stocks that will skyrocket in the long run, it is currently safe to buy in on ETF and ride it out. Due to fud, I sold out early, but then retraced my ways and re-invested $350,000 with a financial advisor who manages my account. I received an 82% return last year and will see where it goes this year.

[@usieey]

that's quite impressive, you surely made a good bit of money. I myself invested in warren's BRK-A stock quite pricey but totally worth it.

[@CraigChap_6898]

I just started a few months back, I'm going for long term, I'm still trying to wrap my head around it, who’s this advisor you work with ?

[@usieey]

'Christine Jane Mclean’is the coach that guides me. She’s a verified coach and she helped me see that returns can be made in both bull and bear markets. She covers things like investing, insurance, making sure retirement is well funded and looking at ways to have a volatility buffer for investment risk, lots of things like that.

[@CraigChap_6898]

thanks for sharing this, I am in conversations with your advisor, and she really has substance, having interviewed her properly and reviewed her model, I am hoping she takes me on quite seriously too

[@SeanDaDucky]

what strikes me as absolutely incredible is how good his memory is!

[@fdortely]

Warren Buffet is my Ben Graham

[@Milziade490ac]

Mohnish Pabrai is my Warren Buffet

[@livefreeordie5769]

Amen brother 🙏🏼

[@reazulkabir3068]

@@Milziade490ac I'm

[@rdoirin]

@@Milziade490ac 😁🤔😁8 👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀9 🤔vu78

[@mejbauddin6918]

☆🎃🎎wDuhtaIh

[@fhowland]

He’s always so upbeat.

[@cherishlife4907]

I have learnt more listening to WB then from education and work.

[@noturdaddyblameyomomma8354]

I always appreciate Warren's candidness. Most people cringe at talking about personal family stuff.

[@pamelamonarch]

You’re right! The current market might give opportunities to maximize profit, but in order to execute such effective transactions, you must be a skilled practitioner.

[@aadenmarousek]

On the contrary, even if you’re not skilled, it is still possible to hire one. I am a project manager and my personal portfolio of approximately $750k took a big hit in April due to the crash. I quickly got in touch with a financial-planner that devised a defensive strategy to protect and profit from my portfolio this red season. I’ve made over $150k since then.

[@marleycapron]

I need guidance so i can salvage my portfolio due to the massive dips and come up with better strategies. How can I reach this advisor?

[@vuhoahua]

Having a coach is key in a volatile market, My advisor is “Deborah divito welch” You can easily look her up, she has years of financial market experience.

[@ryleemacmahon]

I am being guided by “Deborah Divito Welch” who I found on a CNBC interview where she was featured and reached out to her. She has since provided entry and exit points on the securities I focus on. You can look her up online if you care supervision.

[@curtisdarveau]

I began accumulating wealth when I started following up my investment properly, The value of expert mentorship cannot be overstated. Without proper mentoring, people tend to make mistakes and loose money. This is why I prefer to invest with Deborah Divito Welch because her methods are unique and extremely profitable.

[@InvestingwithTom]

Amazing to have these full interviews

[@andypicken7848]

Agreed and so enjoyable Tom

[@lifestoriesinterviews]

Thank you so glad you enjoy the full interviews! Check out www.kunhardtfilmfoundation.org for more extended interviews!

[@karlisrubenis]

Warren is such an open book. An absolute inspiration, role model, and hero to me.

[@pauleohl]

How can anybody know if Buffett is an "open book"? We only know what he tells us and he is the editor of what he says.

[@Obamanamamama]

The way they cover up his corporate raiding back in the day is about as much as you need to know to see how “open” he is

[@steflift5165]

@@pauleohl how can the phrase have any meaning it we use your restrictive definition? He's speaking real time to perfect self-editing isn't going to be feasible

[@steflift5165]

@@Obamanamamama agreed, he did get his fortune by being vicious in the early days, liquidating companies for profit while people worked there etc

[@rajahjain5559]

You pass down love you get people like this you pass down money you get people like most of us.

[@davidanderson2975]

This is a privilege to watch, many thanks.

[@ericacannon5832]

This is white privileged

[@chiragpatel849]

No it ain’t if you work as hard you can be successful

[@rajahjain5559]

@@ericacannon5832 Many privileges. He said them.

[@fhowland]

The luck of being born to a good family and with a high IQ.

[@Tamarahope77]

@@ericacannon5832 He said many times that he won the ovarian lottery. It's not just that he had a father who guided him, it was that Warren inherited a temperament that was gentle-natured, calm, and agreeable. If he had been high in the personality trait of hostility, he would have fought his mother. Instead, he avoided confrontation and tried to understand her perspective, which comes through in the interview.

[@Chronos867]

Beautifully soft lit set,no screaming and disturbance,the most professionally shot interview of Warren in recent times.So many quotes he mentioned i jotted down.Thank you for this,we continue to learn alot from Mr Warren

[@Themultimediaguy]

Which quotes did you write down? I loved "The only thing you can change is the future."

[@Chronos867]

@@Themultimediaguy The chains of habit are too light to be felt until they're too heavy to be broken Success is getting what you want and happiness is wanting what you get We will not trade something that we have and need for something that we don't have and don't need even if we'd kind of like to have it

[@ballergame1017]

"Cash though to a business is as oxygen to a individual you never thought about it when it is present and it only comes to mind when it's absent."Warren buffet.

[@Oblivion_NPC_Conversation]

I hope there will be a movie about Warren Buffet one day.

[@carlmannhard8051]

It would be of them sitting in silence, reading books together in their office for 50 years :) I'd watch it though

[@Oblivion_NPC_Conversation]

@@carlmannhard8051 hahahahaha good joke 👍👍😂😂

[@taimalik1110]

It would have to be a silent film then, since he spends 6+ hours reading daily!

[@notactuallytaylor]

there already is

[@eddierosario1537]

Warren Buffett is the goat

[@svee1350]

What an impressive and intelligent person. I can see how his smile and laughter helped in addition to being a smart businessman.

[@Learnitall001]

Thanks for doing this.

[@lokyinphotography]

He's like a grandfather to me.

[@DaytonMartin]

Thanks for this material

[@MatthewMS.]

I truly love 3 men: 1) my father 2) my brother 3) Warren Buffett

[@sanyuelpuganda3581]

Wow! Sir Buffet! I hope I will be able to emulate you Sir... Thank you for your discipleship... You are in our heart prayers...

[@TheInnovate99]

Thanks for sharing !

[@malcolmneate5852]

What a great interview and so different to many things he usually talks about

[@coreycadden2888]

All I can think about listening to this I how American he is. His kids and his family grew up very normal...

[@coreycadden2888]

He reminds me of my Grandfather with that amazing dry humor that generation is the best at dry humor one-liners!

[@carolpitts3012]

I so enjoyed his nuggets of wisdom.

[@blessed7fold]

The most tragic words he spoke was he is agnostic. "What is it for a man to gain the whole world but lose his soul."

[@batman3490]

future generations should remember warren buffet and charlie munger ....

[@sovereignrebel1253]

They will go down in history for the evil they fostered and funded.

[@dialecticsmaterialist9991]

@@sovereignrebel1253 what evil? there is nothing evil in makin buisness

[@sovereignrebel1253]

@@dialecticsmaterialist9991 Warren Buffet is an evil man, just like Bill Gates

[@The-Rest-of-Us]

What a great man.

[@waichin8524]

Q the look

[@Danybel5]

I love this guy

[@tarakavinay8869]

Thanks for these videos...kindly Improve sound quality

[@JoanGentili]

Great interview 😘love the guy

[@virgentina4757]

Perfect very nice interview sir warren Buffett IAM appreciated thanks

[@INNO222]

Great clip!

[@productosinvertibles]

Amazing. I am the investor that i amb now thanks of his lessons.

[@martinforster7625]

You can study economics for years or just listen to Warren for one hour. I prefer Warren and of course Charlie.

[@omarcook3663]

Facts. I like Peter Lynch too.

[@omarcook3663]

John C. Boogle isn't bad either.

[@zach4216]

Economics has nothing to do with investing in stocks.

[@gsmith2666]

💕Mr Buffet's open honesty, humility and humor are truly inspiring in many ways. It shines light into how he is so phenomenally successful.

[@rajahjain5559]

OSHO and WARREN are my two biggest worldly influences currently

[@jeffpestano1296]

If every billionaire was like this guy the world would be in a much better place. Take away the money and his approach to life seems to be the correct way.

[@elvisdouglas3581]

I choose Warren Buffett has one of my mentor.

[@simpsonpropertiesltd]

What a beauty!

[@siri8764]

He is everything

[@nocthepanafricanistcapital5467]

Unbelievable human being. One of the greatest human beings ever.

[@jeffpestano1296]

He made it through the entire interview with out saying the words “ I Mean “.. That is a huge accomplishment Try and find someone talking about themselves who don’t say “ I Mean”

[@imamelisadigov8013]

I feel so much broke not to have an opportunity to meet with Warren Buffet and discuss things come to my mind about business, stock market, life and happiness

[@Karim.711]

I think many of us would hide you . Such an inspiration!

[@shadinio]

That answer and story specifically hit me straight in the feels.

[@criptik5208]

what does hiding someone means ?

[@ChaiKun1992]

Thanks!

[@sundarindia7867]

I see Warren Buffett as a historian who paid attention to lot of financial data to ride along with great American economic machine

[@alysaleh629]

The man

[@johnfasuton1411]

Yea!!!! Saved 😊three saved😊

[@Tcrazy4u]

Why are we getting an ad ever 5 minutes

[@unpad2009]

Becoming your own style investment.

[@financialfreedom23]

“Market forecasters will fill your ear, but will never fill your wallet.” - Warren Buffett

[@johnnydhollywood1587]

i like warren

[@UNNOIN]

When he passes, this video will quickly have millions of views and thousands of comments.

[@Chronos867]

Imagine the flex"Money has a utility but upto a certain point.I think i reached it in my early thirties,after that it benefits alot of people but the game is and continues to be alot of fun."

[@omarcook3663]

I'm surprised they actually asked Mr. Buffet these social questions. I'm use to him just taking about his business interests and the stock market in general. When was this interview done? *Edit Nvm I seen the interview date.

[@duanejackson6718]

It's funny because Buffett's been increasingly vocal about politics.

[@tendokanyike8858]

I was thinking the same thing. I was like wait what…

[@hendrykurniawan2565]

There's actually a biography book written for him called The Snowball, there warren shared his framework and his view on life and many more lessons worth of learning

[@criptik5208]

1:28:25 but dont you want them to continue your legacy further more? Or is it to be continued by Bershire Hathway?

[@kenkannon5630]

Nice not to have waste time with an interview I suspect age is secondary to his constantly collecting more information he naturally draws upon to read and learn

[@GatochanBolivia]

volume is really low... pls fix it

[@ReflectionOcean]

This one is completely unrelated to "Warren Buffett's Investment Strategy" as the title suggested

[@Gid-J]

Greatest investor in the world. If the first thing you ask him about is racism, something is wrong with your worldveiw.

[@jerryzelda7168]

💯💯❤️

[@bobbymainz1160]

Buffett is extremely right about finding your passion. And also, nobody can become financially successful overnight. They put in background work, but we tend to see the finished part. Fear is a dangerous component, hindering us from taking bold steps we need in other to reach our goals. I was able to increase my portfolio by $189k in months. You just have to seek for help in the right places. Nice video.

[@chris-pj7rk]

True, My wife and I are retiring this year with over $6,000,000 in tax deferred investments. Up until 3 years ago, we were 100% in the S&P. During bear markets we had a perfect plan. We got an investment manager in our corner and didn’t look at our portfolio for nearly a year. Just kept buying at low prices. Fear can be a really big hindering factor

[@kimyoung8414]

@Zahair O'Brian Could you recommend who your advisor is? I've been looking to make the switch, because it seems like the most sensible thing to do in the market. I have heard of investors pulling in hundreds of thousands of dollars despite all the downturn.

[@kimyoung8414]

@Zahair O'Brian Thank you. I just checked her out. She seems really proficient. I'll follow up with an email. Thanks for the lead.

[@johnfasuton1411]

10:24 pm 5/12/2022

[@aplaceforthelonely]

How much does he bench?

[@Dmitrieva_Love888]

❤

[@tendokanyike8858]

I thoroughly enjoyed this minus the woke leaning social questions.

[@myessyallyahamericus8405]

I've met some of my father's and I learned much from them real quick early on . How to work until the day I die I learned in 1981 from the only great father I ever met. Standish the great grandfather that taught me to eat my boogers . I thank his memory to this day

[@matimandambha9468]

8:00 Jeez!! his memory

[@criptik5208]

29:40

[@56raulreyes]

I listen and try to learn how to make money but I still dont know

[@art_of_investing_]

"Real estate is the most tangible and time-tested asset class. It's not about timing the market; it's about time in the market." - Warren Buffett

[@theodorearaujo971]

OK Warren...the 3/5ths clause, which was a taxation clause called the "Federal Rule" in the Articles of Confederation was an anti-slavery provision used for granting seats in the House. The reason slaves (not free Blacks) were counted for the census purposes as "3/5ths" was to limit the number of seats in the House awarded to slave states to limit their power. Someone like you should not be ignorant of such details.

[@frankarmstrong3140]

41:11

[@wjkrug]

11:54

[@shivagoel6576]

8:12

[@yongkiamirson1115]

Mas WB YSA Medan

[@627horsepowers]

1:06:45 lol

[@SR-pr2xz]

maybe the guy was going to "Hell" in the Caymen Islands ;-)

[@zachjames3588]

Katherine Graham 🔒

[@c.k.2]

1:06:32 😂

[@johngjertsen5980]

Does anyone have a way to replace a barter system with any other system ?????? I think NOT !!!!!! Not A CLUE I bet !!!!

[@krishnarajbastola50]

Good luck with my 😊😅😮😢❤

[@lirazandjudith6745]

Dream mbc dream true

[@platoscavealum902]

16:09 … 🎲 Ovarian Lottery 🎰

[@user-dn8iq1br1r]

👋☺💌🕊

[@user-dn8iq1br1r]

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[@user-dn8iq1br1r]

👴先生の🏘1階に、2つか、3つ🚽ある？1つだけ使ってないから、南天の木を植えてから 👴☺🚽掃除するから✴✴✴✴今後は、その🚽いつも使ってお金が、入ってくる。家族全員ね。👍

[@user-dn8iq1br1r]

Happybirthday👋☺💓

[@user-dn8iq1br1r]

Happy new year. Teacher, thank you again this year. Happy New Year 🐅🎍

[@NN0888]

rip

[@platoscavealum902]

👍 11:51 …smart people do dumb things… This is why I choose to study psychology, behavioral economics, and to a lesser degree - history.

[@bravefitchick7184]

"Why A students end up working for C students".

[@shaifullahfirhakim]

🥺🥲😊..

[@criptik5208]

why he dint want to go to college , why he dint want to be preacher , how did awarded his father ?

[@nickfoleie2074]

Buffet did go to college and graduated.

[@monkarokloat6640]

I hope I become rich like this guy at age 40 so I can call police when women harass me or try to talk to me because of the money. 😂

[@BetrayerSlayerMusic]

ya fuk

[@sirloin869]

simplest mistake: happiness, in slavery...

[@myessyallyahamericus8405]

I've not enjoyed my experience schooling americas inteligence community. It's been difficult work and ive earned an extremely embarrassing fortune in the process.

[@user-sq1xk3dl5p]

อิอิ

[@yonah3696]

he always forgets to mention he's a freemason

[@yonah3696]

& he's not that smart bc he doesn't seek our Lord Jesus.... all those billions won't help him in Hell