Buffett’s average holding period for core positions is over 20 years. This minimizes taxes, transaction costs, and the risk of mistiming markets. He views stocks as partial ownership of businesses, not tickers. When Berkshire invests, it expects the competitive advantage to last decades. Examples: Coca-Cola (since 1988), GEICO (since 1976 as an investment, fully acquired 1996).

These principles, often cited from Alice Schroeder's work, focus on long-term value, frugality, and rational decision-making:

Stick to businesses within your "Circle of Competence". Buffett famously avoided technology stocks for years because he didn't feel he could predict their long-term economics as easily as a consumer goods company like Coca-Cola . 3. Look for an Economic Moat

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