Warren Buffett.
The name alone causes most investors to drop whatever else theyâre doing and pay attention.
And for good reason.
Warren Buffett notched up his first billion dollars back in the 1980s. And as the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, heâs continued to build on that wealth since.
For many years now, heâs been counted not just as one of the worldâs richest people but also as one of the all-time greatest investors.
And the Oracle of Omaha isnât one to keep his investment strategies to himself. He readily shares his wisdom on how heâs managed to achieve outsized returns in interviews and videos.
Below we look at three vital investing rules Warren Buffett swears by.
Patience is a virtue Warren Buffett advises
Weâd all like to think we can somehow time the stock market. That we may know something most investors donât.
But the reality is timing the market correctly is incredibly difficult, even for seasoned investors. And we donât know of any investors whoâve managed to do so consistently over the long term.
Which is why Warren Buffett says, âThe stock market is designed to transfer money from the active to the patient.â
That means not jumping into a companyâs stock simply because itâs getting a lot of media attention. If the price is too high, itâs best to be patient and wait for it to come down to a fair value.
Similarly, when share markets come under pressure, as we saw in much of 2022 amid soaring inflation, your portfolio may lose value. Here again, patience is advised as, historically, stock markets have always recouped past losses and marched higher over time.
Stay with what you know
A second golden investing rule thatâs helped Warren Buffett amass his billions is investing only in companies and sectors heâs familiar with.
This has seen Buffett avoid the likes of cryptocurrencies and tech stocks. While that may have cost him some profits in the low interest rate boom times, itâs also saved him some hefty losses over the past year.
Thatâs not to say everyone should avoid tech stocks. Far from it. But according to the Oracle of Omaha, you should only invest in a sector or company if you understand how it works.
We all have our different areas of expertise. Sticking to investing within those areas can give you an edge over other investors who are outside their comfort zones.
Warren Buffett: look for real value
The best investments, Warren Buffet advises, provide real-world value, not just market value.
In other words, donât get sucked into the trap of buying shares that are the market darlings of the hour. You may find youâve bought close to the medium-term highs and then find yourself selling at a loss.
Thatâs why Buffett looks for companies that offer real-world value, with great brands and the ability to control prices.
A bit of research on the past few years of financial results should give you a good grasp on the health of a companyâs balance sheet and whether theyâre likely to deliver consistent profits in the years ahead.
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