ClaimsWarren Buffett

“Ever since we first published our economic principles in 1983, we have consistently stated that we would rather purchase businesses than stocks.”

Warren Buffett, Berkshire chairman, in annual letter 28 February 2001 Chairman's Letter (2000) (Berkshire Hathaway) archived copy

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Since first publishing its economic principles in 1983, Berkshire has consistently stated it would rather purchase businesses than stocks.

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Warren Buffett, “Since first publishing its economic principles in 1983, Berkshire has consistently stated it would rather purchase businesses than stocks.” (said 28 February 2001). Verdict: not researched. Reliability API, claim c_e49ccc0ec4f9, method 0.1.0+28da144b, dataset release v1.1.2. https://epistacklabs.com/claims/c_e49ccc0ec4f9

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