Legendary investor and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffett is renowned for his unparalleled track record in the world of investing. From 1965 to 2023, his conglomerate has amassed an annualised return of 19.8%. In contrast, the S&P 500 index has returned 10.2% per annum, including dividends. But what exactly has allowed Warren Buffett to achieve such remarkable feats? It’s mainly to do with his style of investing, which is characterised to be ‘feminine’. Yes, you read that right. There’s even a book – “Warren Buffett Invests Like a Girl: And Why You Should, Too” – that pretty much sums up the investment philosophy The Oracle of Omaha has followed throughout his investment career. Let’s explore some of the investing traits that have given Buffett his investment success and how we can channel our inner Warren Buffett to be successful in our investment journey.
