Warren Buffett's Leadership Transition and Investment Legacy

Originally published 2025-05-18. Translation and editorial review: 14 October 2026. Market figures refer to the original reporting period.

At the age of 94 years, Warren Buffett, the legendary investor of the era. has officially announced his retirement from the position of CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Company. After creating works and ideas that have stood the test of time for more than 60 years.

His story is not just about "Portfolio that grows" or "Stocks that make a million percent profit," but is about a "method of thinking" that is precise, honest, and sustainable, which he teaches to investors around the world without ever skimping on knowledge.

📈 From an 11 year old boy to a billionaire portfolio holder.

Buffett bought his first stock when he was just 11 years old, and in 1965 he bought a futuristic textile company called “Berkshire Hathaway”.

He didn't turn the textile business around, but turned the company into a The largest investment company in the world

Berkshire currently has assets of nearly $900 billion and holds stakes in global companies such as Apple, Coca-Cola, and Bank of America.

🔑 But what's more "powerful" than those ports is the "way of thinking" that he left for the world.

“Invest in what you understand. It's not what other people are talking about.”

“Risk comes from not knowing what you are doing.”

“Look for opportunities. On the day that others are afraid

Warren Buffett is not only a wealthy investor but also "Investor's Teacher" who teaches the world how to invest with discipline.

🔄 Passing the baton with a simple smile

In 2026, Buffett will pass the CEO position to Greg Abel, a professional executive who Buffett praises as " “Natural leader” while Buffett will remain chairman of the company to take care of the overall picture

This is not the end of the legend, but "passing on" the great way of thinking for the world to remember.

💬 Final summary for new investors:

If you still don't know how to start investing

Don't start with "what other people say is good," but start with "what others say is good." “Understanding what you are doing” like Warren Buffett has done all his life.

Invest, don't be in a hurry, but you must "realize" because "returns" may make you rich, but "ideas" are the ones that will make you stable.