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“Fund consultants like to require style boxes such as "long-short," "macro," "international equities." At Berkshire our only style box is "smart."” quote by Warren Buffett
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“Fund consultants like to require style boxes such as "long-short," "macro," "international equities." At Berkshire our only style box is "smart."”

Warren Buffett

About This Quote

Source Speech: Shareholder Letter, Berkshire Hathaway, 1996

Berkshire values intelligence and adaptability over rigid investment categories.

In simple terms: Smart investing means flexibility.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize insight over labels.

Themes

investment flexibility strategy

Mood

analytical pragmatic

Type

advisory philosophical

When to use this quote

  • portfolio management
  • market analysis
  • risk assessment

Key Concepts

value investing adaptive thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you apply 'smart' thinking to your investments?
  • What labels might you be clinging to?
A Different Perspective

Rigid categories can limit opportunities.

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