A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Warren Buffett.
Warren Buffett is a highly successful American investor and philanthropist. He is the Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, a conglomerate holding company. His exceptional investment acumen has made him one of the most renowned investors globally. As of May 2025, Buffett's estimated net worth is approximately $160.2 billion, ranking him among the wealthiest individuals in the world. He is widely respected for his value investing philosophy and long-term investment strategies.
In 1962, Warren Buffett became a millionaire with the success of his partnerships.
In 1999, Warren Buffett was named the Top Money Manager of the Twentieth Century in a survey by the Carson Group.
In April 2006, Warren Buffett's total gain on forward contracts to deliver U.S. dollars against other currencies exceeded $2 billion.
In 2007, Warren Buffett was listed among Time's 100 Most Influential People in the world.
In October 2008, USA Today reported that at least 47 books were in print with Warren Buffett's name in the title. Buffett's personal favorite is The Essays of Warren Buffett.
In October 2008, Warren Buffett invested $230 million for 10% of battery maker BYD Company, which also operates an electric automobile manufacturing subsidiary, and reaped over 500% return in less than one year.
In 2008, Warren Buffett became the richest person in the world, with an estimated net worth of $62 billion by Forbes and $58 billion by Yahoo, surpassing Bill Gates.
In 2009, Bill Gates regained the top position on the Forbes list, while Warren Buffett shifted to second place, with his value dropping to $37 billion.
In 2009, Warren Buffett watched the game against Oklahoma from the Nebraska sideline, after being named an honorary assistant coach. He was also elected to the American Philosophical Society in 2009.
In 2009, after donating billions of dollars to charity, Warren Buffett was ranked as the second richest man in the United States with a net worth of $37 billion.
In 2010, Warren Buffett, along with Bill Gates, was named the most influential global thinker in Foreign Policy's report.
In 2011, President Barack Obama awarded Warren Buffett the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
On September 15, 2012, Warren Buffett announced that he had completed the full 44-day radiation treatment cycle, saying "it's a great day for me" and "I am so glad to say that's over".
By 2017, Warren Buffet's S&P 500 index fund was outperforming every hedge fund that made the bet against Buffett in 2007.
In 2018, after making almost $3.4 billion donations, Warren Buffett was ranked 3rd in the Forbes' List of Billionaires 2018.
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