Warren Buffett in Toronto: question and answer webcast
moneyrelations :: Feb.07.2008
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Warren Buffett was in Toronto yesterday to celebrate the expansion of Berkshire Hathaway’s subsidiary, Business Wire, into Canada.
Even though it was a marketing event, he took the time to answer some questions.
I was going to write about it, but you can hear it from the Oracle of Omaha himself.
Business Wire provided an audio webcast of the event and you can access it here.
*Update – I just noticed that they now provide a downloadable version which is different from the streamed version. If you’re listening to the downloadable version, it adds approximately 10 seconds to the times below (e.g. 10:40 + 10 = 10:50).
Topics covered:
- Buffett’s opinion on the newspaper business. (10:40)
- Buffett’s thoughts on the credit crunch. (14:58)
- Buffett’s outlook on the U.S. dollar’s decline against major currencies. (19:06)
- Buffett’s opinion on the Bush’s legacy and the U.S. election. (23:52)
- Buffett talked about the challenges facing the property and casualty industry. (26:30)
- Buffett’s views on the U.S. dollar inflation. (29:14)
- Buffett’s decision process on investing in dual class share structures. (32:15)
- Buffett’s explanation of why Berkshire Hathaway attracts proposals from companies wanting to sell their business. (35:40)
- Buffett’s views on investing in Canada and other foreign countries. (43:00)
- Buffett’s thoughts on issues facing banks, brokers and financial institutions. (45:10)
- Buffett’s outlook on a U.S. recession. (49:15)
- Buffett talked about giving to charity. (52:40)
- Buffett’s views on the U.S. trade deficit. (56:35)
- Buffett on how he’s choosing his successor. (1:00:10)
- Buffett’s ideas on social entrepreneurship. (1:06:36)
- Buffett’s advice to general investors is index funds (1:09:48)
- Buffett’s views on emerging trends. (1:12:58)
- Buffett’s advice on investment bubbles. (1:18:03)
- Buffett’s approach on running businesses. (1:21:40)
- Buffett’s advice on ETFs for Canadians. (1:23:40)
A lot of information there, folks!
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cool, Mariam! I listened to several segments. I’ve never heard him before – thanks for pointing to this link.
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No problem, Nancy! I’m always amazed at how personable he is… no airs at all.
And to My Investment Blog, thanks for the link!