Warren Edward Buffett (born August 30, 1930) is an American investor, businessman, and philanthropist.

He is one of the world's most successful investors and the largest shareholder and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.

He was ranked by Forbes as the richest man in the world during the first half of 2008, with an estimated net worth of $62.0 billion http://www.forbes.com/lists/2008/10/billionaires08_Warren-Buffett_C0R3.html.

Often called the "Oracle of Omaha", or "the Sage of Omaha",

Buffett is noted for his adherence to the value investing philosophy and for his personal frugality despite his immense w...