Finance & Investing

Warren Buffett

Estimated Net Worth

$118 Billion

Portrait of Warren Buffett

Quick Facts

  • Full Name Warren Edward Buffett
  • Born August 30, 1930
  • Nationality American
  • Primary Sources Berkshire Hathaway, Stock Investments

Biography

Warren Buffett is an American business magnate, investor, and philanthropist. He is currently the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway and is considered one of the most successful investors in the world, known as the 'Oracle of Omaha'.

Sources of Wealth

Berkshire Hathaway Stock

~$100 Billion

Owns approximately 38% of Berkshire Hathaway Class A shares, accumulated through decades of value investing and compounding returns.

Investment Portfolio

~$15 Billion

Direct ownership stakes in major companies through Berkshire Hathaway's investment portfolio, including Apple, Coca-Cola, and American Express.

Cash & Other Holdings

~$3 Billion

Personal cash holdings, real estate, and other investments outside of Berkshire Hathaway, though he famously lives modestly.

Last Updated: August 30, 2025