Someone Asked Warren Buffett How to Make $30 Billion — His Answer Was Classic Buffett

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The investor, who was 68 years old at the time and has since amassed a net worth of over $120 billion, underscored the role of compound interest in wealth creation.\nSpeaking at the meeting, he said timing—not tactics—was key when he was asked how someone could amass $30 billion, roughly the value of his own wealth then.\nBuffett proposed that if he were a recent college graduate in 1999 with $10,000 to invest, his strategy would involve selecting smaller companies. He argued that smaller amounts are more likely to be overlooked in this sector.\nBuffett also stressed the need for self-reliance in investment decisions, encouraging investors to understand their strengths and act decisively when they spot a promising opportunity. “You can’t look around for people to agree with you,” he said.\nDespite his emphasis on smaller companies, Buffett is a well-known proponent of index funds. 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