Warren Buffett

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Warren Buffett born?August 30, 1930
2. Where was Warren Buffett born?Omaha, Nebraska, USA
3. What is the investment philosophy?Value investing, pioneered by Benjamin Graham
4. What is the chairman and CEO of berkshire hathaway?Since 1970
5. What is Warren Buffett known for?Warren Buffett is a famous investor who made a huge fortune by buying good companies at fair prices. He is often called the "Oracle of Omaha" because of his smart investing style.
6. How did Warren Buffett start investing?When he was eleven, Warren bought his first stock. Before that, he sold newspapers and gum to learn about business.

Value Investing: An investment strategy that involves buying securities that appear underpriced based on fundamental analysis.
Conglomerate: A large corporation formed by the merging of separate and diverse firms.
Philanthropy: The practice of donating money and time to help make life better for other people.
Intrinsic Value: The perceived or calculated value of an asset, independent of its market price.