Warren Buffett Shows How Patience Pays: 98% Of His $160 Billion Wealth Came After Turning 65, Thanks To The Power Of 'Compound Interest'

Benzinga

Warren Buffett amassed 98% of his $160 billion net worth after turning 65, according to data shared by Creative Planning CEO Peter Mallouk. In 1990, Buffett’s net worth was $3 billion, which has since compounded over 5,200% thanks to long-term investing and the power of compound interest, which Buffett himself has called the secret to his wealth. The Berkshire Hathaway CEO continues to outperform major indices in 2025, with BRK returning 13.47% year to date, versus just 0.13% for the S&P 500 ETF. Berkshire is also holding a record $348 billion in cash. Top Berkshire holdings include Apple, American Express, Bank of America, and Coca-Cola.

Transcript

00:00It's Benzinga bringing Wall Street to Main Street.

00:02Warren Buffett amassed 98% of his $160 billion net worth after turning 65,

00:09according to data shared by creative planning CEO Peter Malouk.

00:13In 1990, Buffett's net worth was $3 billion, which has since compounded over 5,200%

00:21thanks to long-term investing and the power of compound interest,

00:25which Buffett himself has called the secret to his wealth.

00:28The Berkshire Hathaway CEO continues to outperform major indices in 2025,

00:34with BRK returning 13.47% year-to-date versus just 0.13% for the S&P 500 ETF.

00:45Berkshire is also holding a record $348 billion in cash.

00:51Top Berkshire holdings include Apple, American Express, Bank of America, and Coca-Cola.

00:57For all things money, visit Benzinga.com slash GSTV.

Category

Transcript

Comments

Recommended