US · Finance
Warren Buffett
Berkshire Hathaway · $130B net worth
#3Current Rank
1,547Elo Rating
100%Win Rate
3Total Votes
0%Divisiveness
The 'Oracle of Omaha' built Berkshire Hathaway into a diversified conglomerate over 60 years. Pledged to give away 99% of his fortune.
The debate
The case for
For: decades of philanthropy pledges, donated over $50B so far, avoids ostentatious lifestyle.
The case against
Against: Berkshire holdings include tobacco, fossil fuels; could do more faster.