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Mohit Oberoi

RARE PHOTOS: Why copying warren buffett s trades won t always be profitable | Rare Historical Photos

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) chair Warren Buffett, who turned 94 late last month, is among the best investors of all time, with a massive global fan following. Several investors follow his investing moves, which are publicly disclosed via quarterly 13F filings. But is following the legendary value investor's every move really a profitable strategy? We’ll discuss in this article.

To begin with, Berkshire’s long-term returns under Buffett’s leadership are bound to leave us in awe. The shares have risen at a CAGR of 19.8% between 1965 and 2023, which is nearly twice what the S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (with dividends) has delivered over the period.

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