Warren Buffet Timeline

By NickKramer

  • Born

    Born
    Born in Nebraska

  • Warren Buffet sells coke and gum

    Warren Buffet sells coke and gum
    He started making money from age six and was an early business man.

  • Buys first share of stock

    Buys first share of stock
    6 shares of city service at $38 dollars a share

  • Buffett files his first tax return

    Buffett files his first tax return
    deducts his bike as a work expense for $35.

  • Buffett joins his friend Donald Danly to start a company called Wilson Coin Operated Machines

    Buffett joins his friend Donald Danly to start a company called Wilson Coin Operated Machines
    The business buys a pinball machine at a cost of $25 and places it in a nearby barber shop. Wilson Coin makes $50 per week for Buffett and Donald. Buffett does tax returns for himself and Wilson Coin. In next few months they own 3 machines and a year later sells it for $1200.

  • He joins Columbia University and learns from Benjamin Graham.

    He joins Columbia University and learns from Benjamin Graham.

  • created Buffett Associates Ltd. Seven family members and friends invest a total of $105k.

    created Buffett Associates Ltd. Seven family members and friends invest a total of $105k.

  • Buffett created more partnerships and was managing a total of 5 partnerships, all from his home.

    Buffett created more partnerships and was managing a total of 5 partnerships, all from his home.

  • Buffett sells Dempster for a $2.3 million gain, 3x times the invested amount.

    Buffett sells Dempster for a $2.3 million gain, 3x times the invested amount.

  • Buffett takes full control of Berkshire Hathaway

    Buffett takes full control of Berkshire Hathaway