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2008 Annual Meeting - Summary

Annual meeting during the financial crisis where Buffett explained "The Leveraging of the American Dream," bought Goldman Sachs warrants, and reassured shareholders about Berkshire's resilience.

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2008 Annual Meeting - Summary

The 2008 annual meeting was held during the financial crisis. Buffett explained "The Leveraging of the American Dream," announced the Goldman Sachs investment, and reassured shareholders about Berkshire's strong position. The famous quote "Be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful" was emphasized.

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  • Year: 2008

  • Type: Annual Meeting

  • Tags: buffett, berkshire, 2008, annual-meeting, financial-crisis, goldman-sachs