Birthdate and Place
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Born on August 30, 1930, in Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Early Entrepreneurial Ventures
At age 6, earned $120 by selling golf balls, popcorn, and soda At age 11, made $5 profit from selling shares
Interest in Stocks
Influenced by his father, a stockbroker, developed an early interest in the stock market
First Major Investment Milestone
By age 21, had $20,000 in wealth, which grew to $1 million by age 30
Billionaire Status
Became a billionaire at age 56, with 99% of his wealth earned after age 50
Wealth in 2008
Ranked as the richest person in the world by Forbes, with a net worth of ₹520,000 crores (approx. $62 billion)
Berkshire Hathaway's Market Cap
Today, the market cap of Berkshire Hathaway is approximately ₹84 lakh crore (approx. $1.1 trillion)
Investment Portfolio
Valued at ₹24 lakh crore across 41 companies, including major holdings in American Express, Bank of America, Coca-Cola
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Holds 12.9 crore shares of Bank of America; the company's stock grew by 31% this year
Cash Reserves
Berkshire Hathaway holds $188 billion (approx. ₹15 lakh crore) in cash reserves
Economic Crisis Handling
Successfully navigated crises like the 2008 financial crisis and the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic
Lifestyle Choices
Drives only 3,500 miles a year, used a basic Samsung phone until 2020, gets $18 haircuts, and spends $3 on breakfast
Transition to Apple Products
Started using an iPhone 11 in 2020 after years of using a Samsung phone
Investment Philosophy
Known for his long-term, value-driven investment strategy
Love for Fast Food
Enjoys burgers and Coca-Cola, spending only $3 on meals
Investment Philosophy
Known for his long-term, value-driven investment strategy