Warren Buffet, also known as the Oracle of Omaha is arguably the most successful investor in history. His uncanny ability to pick the right stocks and make good investments has made him one of the wealthiest people in the world and one of the worlds most widely respected investors. He is also known for his ability to give timely and apt advice. In his book, the intelligent investor he sets out a number of strategies which he has used to propel him to the very top of the business and investment world.
Buffet has not only accumulated an immense amount of personal wealth from his work, he has also run a major investment company known as Berkshire Hathaway which is recognised as one of the best investment and funds management companies in the world as well.
He explains a lot of the knowledge that he has acquired as well as the methods of investment analysis which he has developed over a lifetime of figuring out ways of making money. A number of now famous investment concepts are addressed in his book including the idea of value investing over the medium to long term, the idea of competitive moats around businesses which protect them from competition and his model of being prepared to pay for high quality companies as investments. He also explains how he has arrived at the strategies for wealth creation which he has used and proven over many years of investing and being involved in business.
Himself an avid reader, Buffet has worked with the authors of this book which distills and brings into the public domain a lifetime of experience in investing successfully. Much of Buffets accumulated wisdom and knowledge is contained within his writings in this book which also builds on the other books he has written. The book is written in succinct, clear and easy to understand language making the knowledge contained in it accessible to everyone. It comes highly recommended.