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Mohit Oberoi

Why Copying Warren Buffett’s Trades Won't Always Be Profitable

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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