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Oracle of Omaha

Widely regarded as the world's most successful investor in the world, Warren Buffett has become known as the Oracle of Omaha. Buffett built his fortune through his unique strategy of value investing, often buying undervalued stocks for a discounted price with sound fundamentals and holding them as long-term investments.

What makes Buffett's investing style so remarkable is that he often takes risks, investing in companies he believes will be valuable in the long-term. Buffett often claims that he makes investment decisions based on carefully calculated decisions, avoiding companies with weak fundamentals and looking only for those companies whose values he can accurately gauge. Buffett follows a strict process of delayed gratification; while the other investors look to the popular stocks and the short-term gains, Buffett looks at the long-term potential of every stock and considers when it might be the right time to purchase a stock.

Among Buffett’s biggest successes is Berkshire Hathaway, the company he created and chairs. Currently, Berkshire Hathaway owns over 60 companies, including GEICO Insurance, Duracell, and See's Candies, investments which have provided Buffett's wealth and success in the business world.

His investing strategy has attracted many people, who value the three Cs of investing, namely :confidence, patience, and common sense. He is known for encouraging investors to do their research and be cautious about making decisions. Also, Buffett encourages investors to trust their own judgement instead of blindly following other's advice. Further, he believes that investors should always be ready to take risks and accept the possibility of losses as no investment is foolproof.

At the age of 89, Buffett has become far more than just an investing legend and an Oracle. For the last few years, he has become a philanthropist, donating billions of dollars to charities and foundations. Buffett has become a role model for investors, particularly young people and those who are looking to start investing. This makes him an inspiration to many, as the Oracle of Omaha always ensures to educate and assist both aspiring and established investors.

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