As the post-World War 2 US surged to become the world’s most powerful economy, there was one man who figured out how to become incredibly rich investing in some of the greatest companies America’s roaring capitalism would spawn: Warren Buffett.

For more than 50 years now, Buffett has been something of a demigod in the US stock market. His no-nonsense investment strategy centred around “value” has created a legion of followers who hang on to every word he says and copy all of his investment moves. It’s not for nothing that he is known as the Oracle of Omaha.

His annual meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, for the shareholders of his company, Berkshire Hathway, is a must-do pilgrimage for the devout investor. Be it top fund managers, housewives, students or retirees. Here, no stock picks are offered. Instead, Buffett likes to dish out folksy aphorisms on life and investing, typically with a mix of Midwestern modesty and razor-sharp insights. Of the dozens of books written on the man and his investment philosophy, there is........

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