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Oracle Of Omaha

A nickname for Warren Buffett, who is arguably one of the greatest investors of all time. He is called the "Oracle of Omaha" because his investment picks and comments on the market are very closely followed by the investment community, and he lives and works in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Warren Buffett is one of the richest men in the world his fortune is built through a simple but powerful investment strategy. His investments are long-term positions, accomplished by the purchase of strong companies that are trading well below their intrinsic value. Some of his most well-known investments include Coca-Cola and Gillette.

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See also: Coattail Investing, Intrinsic Value, Skin in the Game, Value Investing, Value Stock, Warren Buffett

Also spelled: Buffet, Bufett

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