the richest man in atherstone

I have decided that in order to maximise my earnings from investments I should dedicate some time to learning more about the subject. My first investment in Plusnet Shares probably wasn't the best decision, however it has served the purpose of teaching me about the stock market in general as well as the lingo that goes with it and has left me comfortable reading annual reports. Now, I think it's time to develop my education further.

The best way to learn is from the experts in a particular field and arguably the most successful investor of all time is Warren Buffett of Berkshire Hathaway. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is a holding company that manages many subsidary companies. The core businesses are in the insurance sector. Buffett has invested the insurance premiums collected by these companies in a number of opportunities including stocks, bonds and buying entire companies. Over the 40 years or so since Buffett originally took control of Berkshire Hathaway, the company has averaged an annual return of 22% plus.

Every year, Buffett sends out a letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders to clarify certain aspects of the businesses and talk about his investment approach and portfolio management. These letters are published on the Berkshire Hathaway website. Many financial sources suggest that a lot of financial and business nous can be obtained from reading these letters, so I'm going to spend the next few months doing just that.