Warren Buffett (1930–present)

Question 1

When was Warren Buffett born?

Answer 1

August 30, 1930

Question 2

Where was Warren Buffett born?

Answer 2

Omaha, Nebraska

Question 3

At what age did Warren Buffett buy his first stock?

Answer 3

11 years old

Question 4

Who was Warren Buffett’s key mentor at Columbia Business School?

Answer 4

Benjamin Graham

Question 5

Which company did Warren Buffett transform into a large conglomerate?

Answer 5

Berkshire Hathaway

Question 6

What investing strategy is Warren Buffett known for?

Answer 6

Value investing

Question 7

Which foundation does Warren Buffett donate most of his wealth to?

Answer 7

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Question 8

What philanthropic initiative did Warren Buffett co-found with Bill Gates?

Answer 8

The Giving Pledge

Question 9

Which major U.S. financial crisis did Buffett navigate successfully using a conservative approach?

Answer 9

2008 financial crisis

Question 10

What is Warren Buffett’s pledge regarding his wealth?

Answer 10

He pledged to donate 99% of his wealth to charitable causes.

Question 11

What product does Warren Buffett famously consume multiple times a day?

Answer 11

Coca-Cola

Question 12

How does Warren Buffett generally view short-term market trends?

Answer 12

He avoids them and focuses on long-term investments.

Question 13

What was Berkshire Hathaway originally when Buffett took control?

Answer 13

A struggling textile company

Question 14

Which key investment philosophy did Buffett adopt from Benjamin Graham?

Answer 14

Intrinsic value and margin of safety

Question 15

What year did Warren Buffett announce his philanthropic pledge?

Answer 15

2006

Question 16

What is the name of Warren Buffett’s holding company?

Answer 16

Berkshire Hathaway

Question 17

Which famous tech company is one of Warren Buffett’s successful investments?

Answer 17

Apple

Question 18

How is Warren Buffett’s investing style different from speculative investing?

Answer 18

He focuses on long-term value, not short-term trends.

Question 19

What economic event influenced Warren Buffett’s frugality?

Answer 19

The Great Depression

Question 20

Fill in the blank: Warren Buffett is often referred to as the ‘____ of Omaha.’

Answer 20

Oracle

Question 21

What kind of companies does Buffett prefer to invest in?

Answer 21

Companies with strong long-term prospects at fair prices

Question 22

Where does Warren Buffett still live despite his wealth?

Answer 22

In the same house he bought in 1958 in Omaha

Question 23

Fill in the blank: Warren Buffett co-founded the _____ to encourage billionaires to donate their wealth.

Answer 23

Giving Pledge

Question 24

What major challenge did Warren Buffett face during the late 1990s?

Answer 24

Criticism for avoiding tech stocks during the dot-com bubble

Question 25

Which fast-food chain did Buffett buy because he liked their ice cream?

Answer 25

Dairy Queen

Question 26

What is Warren Buffett’s approach to technology investments?

Answer 26

He generally avoids them, focusing on simplicity.

Question 27

How does Warren Buffett suggest investors should treat the stock market?

Answer 27

As a long-term wealth-building tool, not for short-term speculation.