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Always More to Learn From Buffett

The compounded return of the Buffett partnership from 1956 to 1969 would be more impressive than what you've cited.

As for BRK.A, the 1997 peak was at $84,000 and as I write, it's priced at $94,050, This translates to .94% for that 12 years. No dividend involved. Hence, woefully pales to................ cash.

Adjust it for inflation, and what do you have?

Yes, I am well aware of massaging data with origins, but I chose 1997 as the pinnacle of the buy and hold posture Buffett advocates (but doesn't necessarily follow). Since then, net net, less than a per cent per annum nominal

I'll spare you on Munsingwear, US Air (gee that rhymed) as well as sweetheart deals or delving into foreign currency.

But, I will commend on your ability to spell thus avoiding confusion with all-you-can-eat diners in a northern suburb of Detroit. An aspect many groupies fail at.