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Warren Buffett has a clear strategy when it comes to choosing companies to invest in. Unlike the common perception of searching for hidden gems, Buffett prefers opportunities that are unmistakable and easily discernible. In his own words at the 1994 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting, he expressed, “We’re not looking for needles in haystacks or anything of the sort. You know, we like haystacks, not needles, basically, and we want it to shout at us.”
Buffett’s approach emphasizes clarity and simplicity. He seeks investments where the potential is glaringly obvious. This philosophy has guided his successful investment career, focusing on companies with strong fundamentals and clear growth prospects, not speculative leaps of faith.
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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 a stock. The information contained in this article should not be construed as personalized or individualized investment advice. Past performance