The financial world is filled with constant noise—from Federal Reserve actions to trade developments and IMF forecasts. Yet, Warren Buffett, the legendary investor, pays no attention to headlines when making investment decisions.
“There’s always going to be good and bad news out there,” Buffett observed. Speaking at the 2012 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting, he emphasized the importance of value over news cycles: “We look to value, and we don’t look to headlines at all. If we find a business that we think we understand, and we like the price at which it’s being offered, we buy it. And it doesn’t make any difference what the headlines are.”
For Buffett, short-term market chatter is irrelevant. His approach centers on understanding a business, evaluating its intrinsic value, and making decisions independent of external noise—a timeless lesson for investors.
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Disclosure: David Mazor is a freelance writer focusing on Berkshire Hathaway. The author is long in Berkshire Hathaway, and this article is not a recommendation on whether to buy or sell the stock. The information contained in this article should not be construed as personalized or individualized investment advice. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.