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6. Berkshire Hathaway 2000 Annual Report 01.02.2026 29:54

As the year 2000 dawned, the "dot-com" bubble finally began to burst, leaving high-flying tech investors in a panic. For Warren Buffett, it was the year of a massive comeback. After being mocked for his "boring" strategy in 1999, his disciplined approach finally paid off as Berkshire Hathaway’s book value grew by 6.5% , while the S&P 500 crashed by 9.1% . While the market was losing billions i...

5. Berkshire Hathaway 1999 Full-Year Report 27.01.2026 30:35

The Year of the "D-Grade" Performance. In this episode, we analyze the 1999 report where Warren Buffett famously trailed the market by over 20%. While the Dot-com bubble was peaking, Buffett’s "boring" strategy was being mocked—but he was secretly building a massive $25 billion cash engine. Key Highlights: The Slump: Why Net Income dropped 45% while the S&P 500 soared. The Float: How Berkshire...

4. Berkshire Hathaway 1998 Full-Year Report 24.01.2026 31:19

The Berkshire Hathaway 1998 Full-Year Report chronicles a year of massive expansion, with book value jumping 48.3% following the landmark acquisitions of General Re and Executive Jet . Buffett emphasized intrinsic value over book value, warning that issuing stock for mergers can distort reported figures. While the insurance engine, powered by GEICO , continued to generate vital investment "float,"...

3. Berkshire Hathaway 1997 Full-Year Report 23.01.2026 24:59

The Berkshire Hathaway 1997 Full-Year Report chronicles an $8 billion surge in net worth, a 34.1% gain that Buffett famously attributed more to a "bull market tide" than his own "paddling skills." The year’s standout performer was GEICO , which delivered a "blow-out" underwriting result, while the "super-cat" reinsurance division thrived in a rare year with no major catastrophes. With stock prices...

2. Berkshire Hathaway 1996 Full-Year Report Summary & Insights 19.01.2026 43:50

The Berkshire Hathaway 1996 Full-Year Report captures a pivotal evolution, marked by a $6.2 billion surge in net worth and the official arrival of GEICO as a wholly-owned subsidiary. This was the year Buffett broke tradition to launch the Class B 'Baby Berkshire' shares, making the company accessible to smaller investors for the first time. The acquisition story was one of serendipity: a chance me...

1. The Multi-Billion Dollar Rising Tide: >BH 1995 full year report 17.01.2026 21:28

Why a 45% Gain Didn't Impress Warren Buffett Berkshire Hathaway faced a daunting reality in 1995: as their capital base exploded, the "good big ideas" needed to move the needle became increasingly rare . Despite this pressure, the company navigated a stock market where a rising tide lifted all yachts, resulting in a staggering $5.3 billion surge in net worth . The conglomerate operat...