History of Warren Buffett in Timeline
Warren Buffett is a highly successful American investor and philanthropist. He is the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway and is renowned as one of the world's best investors. His net worth is estimated to be around $149.6 billion as of February 2025, making him one of the wealthiest individuals globally.
August 30, 1930: Warren Buffett Born
On August 30, 1930, Warren Edward Buffett was born in Omaha, Nebraska. He would later become a renowned investor and philanthropist.
1942: Father Elected to Congress
In 1942, Howard Buffett, Warren Buffett's father, was elected to the United States Congress, leading the family to move to Washington, D.C.
1944: First Income Tax Return
In 1944, Warren Buffett filed his first income tax return, taking a $35 deduction for the use of his bicycle and watch on his paper route, highlighting his early business ventures.
1945: Pinball Machine Business
In 1945, Warren Buffett, as a high school sophomore, and a friend purchased a used pinball machine and started a business, eventually owning multiple machines across Omaha.
1947: Enrolled in Wharton School
In 1947, Buffett enrolled in the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania to study business, before transferring to the University of Nebraska.
1947: Graduated High School
In 1947, Warren Buffett graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School and wanted to go directly into business but was overruled by his father.
1949: Ukulele Purchase
In 1949, Warren Buffett bought a ukulele to impress a young woman, which, though initially unsuccessful in its romantic aim, led to a lifelong love of the instrument.
1950: Rejected by Harvard Business School
In the spring of 1950, Buffett was rejected by Harvard Business School.
1951: Worked at Buffett-Falk & Co.
From 1951, Warren Buffett began working as an investment salesman at his father's firm, Buffett-Falk & Co.
1951: Graduated from Columbia Business School
In 1951, Warren Buffett graduated from Columbia Business School with a Master of Science in economics, influenced by Benjamin Graham's teachings.
1951: Invested in GEICO stock
In 1951, Warren Buffett visited GEICO's headquarters and met Lorimer Davidson, leading to his first purchase of GEICO stock, marking a significant investment decision.
1952: Marriage to Susan Thompson
In 1952, Warren Buffett married Susan Thompson at Dundee Presbyterian Church.
1954: Joined Graham-Newman Corp.
In 1954, Buffett started working as a securities analyst at Graham-Newman Corp., furthering his investment career.
1954: Joined Benjamin Graham's Partnership
In 1954, Warren Buffett accepted a job at Benjamin Graham's partnership, marking a pivotal moment in his early career.
1954: Birth of Son Howard
In 1954, Warren Buffett and Susan Thompson had their second child, their son Howard.
1956: Graham Retired and Buffett Returned to Omaha
In 1956, Benjamin Graham retired and closed his partnership; Warren Buffett returned to Omaha and started a series of investment partnerships.
1956: General Partner in Investment Partnerships
In 1956, Warren Buffett became the general partner in several investment partnerships, demonstrating his growing influence in the investment world.
1956: Created Buffett Partnership Ltd.
In 1956, Warren Buffett created Buffett Partnership Ltd., marking a significant step in his investment career.
1957: Operated Three Investment Partnerships
In 1957, Warren Buffett operated three investment partnerships, showcasing his growing entrepreneurial success.
1958: Sanborn Stock Price
In 1958, Sanborn stock sold for only $45 per share, but the company's investment portfolio was worth $65 per share.
1958: Birth of Son Peter
In 1958, Warren Buffett and Susan Thompson had their third child, their son Peter.
1958: Purchase of Omaha House
In 1958, Warren Buffett purchased a five-bedroom stucco house in Omaha for $31,500, where he continues to reside as of 2023.
1959: Met Charlie Munger
In 1959, Warren Buffett met Charlie Munger, who would later become his partner.
1961: Invested in Sanborn Map Company
In 1961, Buffett revealed that 35% of the partnerships' assets were invested in the Sanborn Map Company.
1962: Became a Millionaire
In 1962, Warren Buffett became a millionaire due to the success of his partnerships.
1965: Purchased Berkshire Hathaway Shares Aggressively
In 1965, Buffett's partnerships purchased Berkshire Hathaway shares aggressively, and he took control of the company.
1966: Closed Partnership to New Money
In 1966, Buffett closed his partnership to new money, a decision made before shifting the business into the insurance sector.
1967: Berkshire Paid First and Only Dividend
In 1967, Berkshire Hathaway paid out its first and only dividend of 10 cents.
1969: End of Investment Partnerships
In 1969, Warren Buffett ended his run as general partner of his investment partnerships.
1969: Liquidated the Partnership
In 1969, Warren Buffett liquidated the partnership and transferred their assets to his partners including shares of Berkshire Hathaway.
1970: Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway
In 1970, Buffett assumed the role of chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., a position he held for decades.
1970: Became Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway
In 1970, Buffett became the chairman and majority shareholder of Berkshire Hathaway, transforming it into a diversified holding company.
1971: Purchase of Laguna Beach Vacation Home
In 1971, Warren Buffett purchased a vacation home in Laguna Beach, California, for $150,000.
1973: Acquired Stock in Washington Post Company
In 1973, Berkshire Hathaway began acquiring stock in the Washington Post Company.
1974: SEC Investigation into Wesco Financial Acquisition
In 1974, the SEC opened a formal investigation into Buffett and Berkshire's acquisition of Wesco Financial, due to possible conflict of interest, but no charges were brought.
1977: Purchased Buffalo Evening News
In 1977, Berkshire indirectly purchased the Buffalo Evening News for $32.5 million, leading to antitrust charges.
1977: Statements about stocks, gold, farmland and inflation
In 1977, Buffett commented on stocks, gold, farmland, and inflation.
1977: Separation from Susan Thompson
In 1977, Warren Buffett and his wife Susan Thompson began living separately, though they remained married.
1977: Susan's Departure to San Francisco
In 1977, Warren Buffett's wife, Susan, departed to San Francisco to pursue her singing career.
1978: Charlie Munger Joined Berkshire Hathaway
In 1978, Charlie Munger joined Warren Buffett as vice-chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, beginning their long-time business partnership.
1979: Acquired Stock in ABC
In 1979, Berkshire Hathaway began to acquire stock in ABC.
1982: Buffalo Courier-Express Folded
In 1982, the Buffalo Courier-Express folded, after antitrust charges and financial losses.
March 18, 1985: Capital Cities Purchase of ABC
On March 18, 1985, Capital Cities announced a $3.5 billion purchase of ABC, with Buffett helping to finance the deal in return for a 25% stake.
1985: First television appearance
In 1985, Warren Buffett appeared in Adam Smith's Money World, reportedly being his first television appearance.
1985: Sold Last Berkshire Hathaway Mill
In 1985, the last of the mills that had been the core business of Berkshire Hathaway was sold, marking a shift in the company's focus.
1987: Purchased Stake in Salomon Inc.
In 1987, Berkshire Hathaway purchased a 12% stake in Salomon Inc., making Warren Buffett a director.
1987: Quoted during RJR Nabisco Takeover Fight
In 1987, during the RJR Nabisco, Inc., hostile takeover fight, Buffett was quoted as telling John Gutfreund.
1988: Bought Coca-Cola Stock
In 1988, Buffett began buying The Coca-Cola Company stock, eventually purchasing up to 7% of the company for $1.02 billion.
1989: Acquisition of Private Jet
In 1989, Warren Buffett acquired a private jet for Berkshire Hathaway for approximately $6.7 million, later naming it "The Indefensible".
1990: Salomon Brothers Scandal Surfaced
In 1990, a scandal involving John Gutfreund surfaced at Salomon Brothers, leading to consequences for the company and Warren Buffett's involvement.
August 1991: Gutfreund Left Salomon Brothers
In August 1991, John Gutfreund left Salomon Brothers after a scandal, and Buffett became chairman of Salomon until the crisis passed.
1994: Comments on Tobacco Investments
At Berkshire Hathaway Inc.'s 1994 annual meeting, Buffett commented on investments in tobacco.
1998: Acquired General Re
In 1998, Buffett acquired General Re (Gen Re) as a subsidiary, a deal that presented underwriting and derivatives challenges.
1998: Address at Harvard
In a 1998 address at Harvard, Buffett was critical of gold as an investment, with his critique being based primarily on its non-productive nature.
November 1999: Warning on Unrealistic Expectations
In his November 1999 Fortune article, Warren Buffett warned investors of unrealistic expectations in the market.
1999: Top Money Manager of the Twentieth Century
In 1999, Buffett was named the Top Money Manager of the Twentieth Century in a survey by the Carson Group.
1999: Sale of Private Jet
Prior to mid-1999, Warren Buffett sold his private jet, named "The Indefensible."
2000: Comparison to Olympics
Buffett stated that repealing inheritance tax would be like "choosing the 2020 Olympic team by picking the eldest sons of the gold-medal winners in the 2000 Olympics".
2001: Owned 2001 Lincoln Town Car
In 2001, he owned a Lincoln Town Car which he later auctioned for charity.
2002: Involved with Maurice R. Greenberg at AIG
In 2002, Buffett became involved with Maurice R. Greenberg at AIG, and Gen Re later provided reinsurance.
2002: Adviser at Nuclear Threat Initiative
In 2002, Buffett began serving as an advisor at the Nuclear Threat Initiative in Washington, and pledged $50 million.
2002: Entered Forward Contracts
In 2002, Warren Buffett entered into $11 billion worth of forward contracts to deliver U.S. dollars against other currencies.
2002: Entered Foreign Currency Market
In 2002, the trade deficit induced Buffett to enter the foreign currency market for the first time.
2003: Financial Advisor to Arnold Schwarzenegger
In 2003, Buffett was a financial advisor to Republican candidate Arnold Schwarzenegger during the California gubernatorial election.
July 2004: Death of Susan Thompson Buffett
In July 2004, Warren Buffett's wife, Susan Thompson Buffett, passed away.
2004: Lambasts Stock Option Compensation Bill
At the 2004 annual meeting, Buffett criticized a bill before the United States Congress regarding company-issued stock options compensation, likening it to an attempt to legislate the value of Pi.
2004: Estate to Buffett Foundation
In 2004, the bulk of his wife's estate, valued at $2.6 billion, went to his Buffett Foundation after her death.
March 15, 2005: Greenberg Resigned from AIG
On March 15, 2005, the AIG board forced Greenberg to resign from his post as chairman and CEO after New York state regulators claimed that AIG had engaged in questionable transactions and improper accounting.
2005: Reduced Stake in Currency Market
In 2005, Buffett substantially reduced his stake in the foreign currency market.
February 9, 2006: AIG Agreed to Pay Fine
On February 9, 2006, AIG agreed to pay a $1.6 billion fine following investigations into accounting fraud.
April 2006: Gain on Currency Contracts
By April 2006, Buffett's total gain on currency contracts was over $2 billion.
June 2006: Announced Charitable Giving Plan
In June 2006, Buffett announced a plan to give 83% of his fortune to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
June 2006: Announced Gift of Berkshire Holdings
In June 2006, Warren Buffett announced that he would gradually give away 85% of his Berkshire holdings to five foundations, with the largest contribution going to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
June 23, 2006: Pledged to Gates Foundation
On June 23, 2006, Buffett pledged the equivalent of 10 million Berkshire Hathaway Class B shares to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, worth approximately $30.7 billion.
July 2006: Began Giving Away Berkshire Holdings
In July 2006, Buffett began giving away Berkshire holdings to five foundations, starting with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
December 2006: Reported Tech Habits
In December 2006, reports indicated Buffett did not use a mobile phone or have a computer at his desk, and he drove his own car.
2006: Auctioned Car for Charity
In 2006, Buffett auctioned his 2001 Lincoln Town Car on eBay to raise money for Girls, Inc.
2006: Commented on Tax Rates
In 2006, Buffett stated that he only paid 19% of his income in federal taxes while his employees paid 33% of theirs.
2006: Disowning of Adopted Granddaughter
In 2006, Warren Buffett disowned his son Peter's adopted daughter, Nicole, after she participated in a documentary about economic inequality.
2006: Sponsorship of Buffett Cup
In 2006, Warren Buffett sponsored a bridge match called the Buffett Cup, modeled after the Ryder Cup in golf.
2006: Annual Salary
In 2006, Warren Buffett's annual salary was approximately $100,000.
2006: Marriage to Astrid Menks
In 2006, on his 76th birthday, Warren Buffett married his longtime companion, Astrid Menks.
2007: Auctioned Luncheon for Glide Foundation
In 2007, Buffett auctioned a luncheon with himself that raised $650,100 for the Glide Foundation.
2007: Supported Hire of Bo Pelini
In 2007, Buffett supported the hire of Bo Pelini for Nebraska football, expressing a need for change.
2007: Testified Before Senate
In 2007, Buffett testified before the Senate and urged them to preserve the estate tax to avoid a plutocracy.
2007: Listed Among Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2007, Buffett was listed among Time's 100 Most Influential People in the world.
2007: PacifiCorp Cancels Coal-Fired Power Plants
In 2007, Buffett's PacifiCorp, a subsidiary of his MidAmerican Energy Company, canceled six proposed coal-fired power plants due to pressure from regulators and citizen groups.
2007: Subprime Mortgage Crisis Criticism
In 2007, Warren Buffett faced criticism during the subprime mortgage crisis, part of the Great Recession, for allocating capital too early, resulting in suboptimal deals. He also referred to the downturn in the financial sector that started in 2007 as "poetic justice".
2007: Bet on Index Funds
In 2007, Warren Buffett made a bet that a simple S&P 500 index fund would outperform hedge funds charging high fees, advocating for index funds for those uninterested in managing their own money.
2007: Looking for Successor
In 2007, in a letter to shareholders, Buffett announced that he was looking for a younger successor, or perhaps successors, to run his investment business.
July 2, 2008: Attended Fundraiser for Obama
On July 2, 2008, Buffett attended a $28,500 per plate fundraiser for Barack Obama's campaign in Chicago.
September 23, 2008: Berkshire Hathaway Acquires Goldman Sachs Stock
On September 23, 2008, Berkshire Hathaway acquired 10 percent of perpetual preferred stock of Goldman Sachs, marking a significant investment during the financial crisis.
October 2008: Investment in BYD Company
In October 2008, Buffett invested $230 million for 10% of battery maker BYD Company, which runs a subsidiary of electric automobile manufacturer BYD Auto. This investment reaped over a 500% return in less than one year.
October 2008: Report on Books with Buffett's Name
In October 2008, USA Today reported that at least 47 books were in print with Buffett's name in the title.
October 2008: Buffett Buys General Electric Preferred Stock
In October 2008, it was reported that Warren Buffett had agreed to buy General Electric (GE) preferred stock with special incentives, including an option to buy three billion shares of GE stock and receiving a 10% dividend.
2008: Ranked Richest Person in the World
In 2008, Buffett was ranked by Forbes as the richest person in the world, with a net worth of approximately $62 billion.
2008: "Buy American. I am."
In 2008, Warren Buffett penned an opinion piece for the New York Times titled "Buy American. I am." In Q3 2008, Berkshire Hathaway experienced a 77% drop in earnings, and some later deals suffered significant mark-to-market losses.
2008: Total Compensation
In 2008, Warren Buffett's total compensation was $175,000, including a base salary of $100,000.
February 2009: Buffett Sells Procter & Gamble and Johnson & Johnson Shares
In February 2009, Warren Buffett sold some Procter & Gamble Co. and Johnson & Johnson shares from his personal portfolio, raising questions about the timing and wisdom of keeping certain holdings.
March 2009: Economy "Fallen Off a Cliff"
In March 2009, during a television interview, Warren Buffett stated that the economy had "fallen off a cliff" and that people had significantly changed their habits. He also expressed concerns about a potential resurgence of inflation from the 1970s.
June 2009: Berkshire Hathaway Eighteenth Largest Corporation
As of June 2009, Berkshire Hathaway was the eighteenth largest corporation in the world, measured by market capitalization in the Financial Times Global 500.
2009: Gates Regains Top Spot
In 2009, Bill Gates regained the top position on the Forbes list, with Warren Buffett shifting to second place, as both men's values decreased due to economic conditions.
2009: Cited Gawande's Article on US Health Care
In 2009, Buffett cited Atul Gawande's article in the New Yorker as a useful consideration of US health care.
2009: Met with Billionaires to Discuss Global Issues
In 2009, Buffett met with several other billionaires to discuss healthcare, education, and slowing population growth.
2009: Named Honorary Assistant Coach
In 2009, Buffett was named an honorary assistant coach and watched a Nebraska game from the sideline. He was also elected to the American Philosophical Society in 2009.
2009: Featured in Book About Super Rich
In 2009, Ralph Nader's book featured Warren Buffett leading a movement of billionaires to clean up America. Buffett invited Nader to breakfast after the book came out and was "quite intrigued by the book".
2009: Divestment from ConocoPhillips
In 2009, Warren Buffett divested his failed investment in ConocoPhillips, citing it to Berkshire investors.
2009: Sale of Johnson and Johnson Shares
In 2009, Warren Buffett sold shares of Johnson and Johnson. The sale totaled $80 million in value. This was later highlighted in a ProPublica article.
2009: Ranked Second Richest in the U.S.
In 2009, after donating billions to charity, Buffett was ranked as the second richest man in the United States, with a net worth of $37 billion.
June 2010: Defense of Credit-Rating Agencies
In June 2010, Warren Buffett defended the credit-rating agencies for their role in the U.S. financial crisis.
December 9, 2010: Signed Giving Pledge
On December 9, 2010, Buffett, Bill Gates, and Mark Zuckerberg signed the "Gates-Buffett Giving Pledge", promising to donate at least half of their wealth to charity.
2010: Film Cameo in Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps
In 2010, Buffett made a cameo appearance in the film Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps.
2010: Commented on Healthcare Costs
In 2010, Buffett said that it was not sustainable for the U.S. to devote 17% of its GDP to healthcare expenditure.
2010: Most Influential Global Thinker
In 2010, Buffett, along with Bill Gates, was named the most influential global thinker in Foreign Policy's report.
2010: Founded the Giving Pledge
In 2010, Warren Buffett co-founded the Giving Pledge with Bill Gates, encouraging billionaires to donate at least half of their wealth to philanthropic causes.
2010: Settlement with Gen Re
In 2010, the U.S. government agreed to a $92 million settlement with Gen Re, allowing the Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary to avoid prosecution in the AIG case.
March 18, 2011: Goldman Sachs Buyback Approval
On March 18, 2011, Goldman Sachs received Federal Reserve approval to buy back Berkshire's preferred stock in Goldman, a move Buffett was initially reluctant about due to the significant dividend income.
November 2011: Investment in IBM
In November 2011, it was announced that over the previous eight months, Warren Buffett had invested approximately $11 billion in 64 million shares of International Business Machine Corp (IBM) stock, a surprising move given his previous reluctance to invest in technology.
2011: Acquired Omaha World Herald
In 2011, Buffett's company acquired the Omaha World Herald, a newspaper he reads daily.
2011: Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
In 2011, President Barack Obama awarded Buffett the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
April 11, 2012: Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer
On April 11, 2012, Buffett was diagnosed with stage I prostate cancer during a routine test and announced he would begin radiation treatment.
May 2012: Avoidance of High-Tech Stocks
In May 2012, Buffett explained that he had avoided investing in high-technology companies like Facebook and Google due to their complexity and the difficulty in estimating their future value. He also advised against investing in initial public offerings (IPOs).
May 2012: Acquisition of Media General
In May 2012, Warren Buffett's acquisition of Media General, which included 63 newspapers in the south-eastern U.S., was announced, marking his second news print purchase in one year.
September 15, 2012: Completed Radiation Treatment
On September 15, 2012, Buffett announced that he had completed his 44-day radiation treatment cycle.
2012: Sale of Walmart and Wells Fargo Shares
In 2012, Warren Buffett sold shares of Walmart and Wells Fargo. The sale totaled $80 million in value. This was later highlighted in a ProPublica article.
May 2013: Newspaper Acquisitions Explained
At the Berkshire shareholders meeting in May 2013, Warren Buffett explained that he did not expect to "move the needle" at Berkshire with newspaper acquisitions, but he anticipated an annual return of 10 percent.
July 18, 2013: Acquisition of the Press of Atlantic City
On July 18, 2013, it was announced that the Press of Atlantic City would be sold to Warren Buffett's BH Media Group, becoming Berkshire's 30th daily newspaper.
September 2013: Net Worth Rises
As of September 2013, Buffett's net worth had risen to $58.5 billion.
September 2013: Federal Reserve Comparison
In late September 2013, during a presentation at Georgetown University, Warren Buffett compared the U.S. Federal Reserve to a hedge fund and discussed wealth equality.
2013: Used Nokia Flip Phone
In 2013, it was revealed that Buffett used an old Nokia flip phone and had only sent one email in his life.
August 14, 2014: Berkshire Hathaway Share Price Hits $200,000
On August 14, 2014, Berkshire Hathaway's share price reached $200,000 for the first time, capitalizing the company at $328 billion.
August 20, 2014: Berkshire Hathaway Fined for Reporting Failure
On August 20, 2014, Berkshire Hathaway was fined $896,000 for failing to report the December 9, 2013 purchase of shares in USG Corporation as required.
December 16, 2015: Endorsed Hillary Clinton
On December 16, 2015, Buffett endorsed Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton for president.
2015: TV Program Cameo in Entourage
In 2015, Warren Buffett made a cameo appearance in the TV program Entourage.
August 1, 2016: Challenged Trump to Release Tax Returns
On August 1, 2016, Buffett challenged Donald Trump to release his tax returns.
October 10, 2016: Released Tax Return
On October 10, 2016, Buffett released his own tax return, showing he paid $1.85 million in federal income taxes on an adjusted gross income of $11.6 million.
April 2017: Likeness on Cherry Coke
In April 2017, Buffett agreed to have his likeness placed on Cherry Coke products in China without compensation.
2017: Index Fund Outperforms Hedge Funds
By 2017, the S&P 500 index fund had outperformed every hedge fund that bet against Warren Buffett, proving his point about the advantages of low-cost index funds.
2017: Subject of HBO Documentary
In 2017, Buffett was the subject of the HBO documentary feature Becoming Warren Buffett.
January 2018: Comments on Bitcoin
In January 2018, Buffett commented on Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, saying the craze would "not end well" and called it "rat poison squared."
2018: Preferred Search Engine
At Berkshire Hathaway's 2018 shareholder meeting, Buffett stated he uses Google as his preferred search engine.
2018: Sale of Laguna Beach Vacation Home
In 2018, Warren Buffett sold his vacation home in Laguna Beach for $7.5 million.
2018: Ranked 3rd in Forbes' List of Billionaires
In 2018, after making almost $3.4 billion in donations, Buffett was ranked 3rd in the Forbes' List of Billionaires.
February 2020: Switched to iPhone
In February 2020, Buffett revealed in a CNBC interview that he had traded in his flip phone for an iPhone 11.
2020: Would Judge Trump By Results
Buffett has said he would judge President Donald Trump by his results on national safety, economic growth and economic participation when deciding if he would vote for him in the 2020 presidential election.
2020: Comparison to Olympics
Buffett stated that repealing inheritance tax would be like "choosing the 2020 Olympic team by picking the eldest sons of the gold-medal winners in the 2000 Olympics".
June 2021: Views on COVID-19 Economic Impact
In June 2021, Buffett stated that the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic had increased economic inequality. He also said that the markets and the economy would likely be unpredictable during the post-pandemic recovery.
June 23, 2021: Resigned as Trustee of the Gates Foundation
On June 23, 2021, Buffett announced his resignation as a trustee of the Gates Foundation.
November 2022: Donation to Charitable Foundations
In November 2022, Buffett donated $750 million in Berkshire Hathaway shares to four charitable foundations run by his children.
2022: Reconciliation with Granddaughter
By 2022, Warren Buffett and his adopted granddaughter, Nicole, had reconciled.
September 2023: Death of Jimmy Buffett
In September 2023, Buffett's longtime friend, singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, passed away. The two would often refer to one another as "Uncle Warren" and "Cousin Jimmy".
2023: Over $50 Billion Given to Charity
As of 2023, Buffett has given over $50 billion to charitable causes.
2023: ProPublica Article on Equity Trades
In 2023, a ProPublica article based on leaked IRS data alleged that Warren Buffett made equity trades in his personal portfolio involving companies that Berkshire Hathaway bought or sold, raising concerns about conflicts of interest.
2023: Value of Omaha House
In 2023, the equivalent value of the Omaha house he purchased in 1958 would be $341,723.
February 2025: Buffett's Net Worth
As of February 2025, Warren Buffett's estimated net worth was $149.6 billion, making him the seventh richest individual in the world.
