Fact checked by Stella Osoba In 2007, Warren Buffett made a bold statement about the investment management industry that would lead to one of the most instructive wagers in financial history. His million-dollar bet not only demonstrated the power of simple investment strategies but also exposed fundamental truths about investment costs and market

Warren Buffett is a money man -- in multiple ways. While his Berkshire Hathaway operates in a wide range of sectors, it's categorized in the financial services sector because of its huge insurance businesses.

Buffett invested in Heinz in 2013 and two years later, Heinz merged with Kraft Foods. He bought 326 million shares during this merger at a cost of around $24.6 billion. He has held on to that stake, which is now worth $11.4 billion.

While it won't make you a billionaire overnight, following these 5 principles can lead to better long-term investments.

If you're dreaming of homeownership but struggling to save that down payment, Warren Buffet has some advice for you. Yes, the Oracle of Omaha might be one of the wealthiest people in America, but

Since launching a new stake in the U.S. oil producer Occidental Petroleum ( OXY -2.09%), Berkshire has bought the stock like there is no tomorrow. Occidental is the sixth-largest position in Berkshire's portfolio, and Berkshire now owns over 28% of outstanding shares.

Warren Buffett, the legendary investor known as the "Oracle of Omaha," continues to make waves in the financial world even as he approaches his mid-90s. His company, Berkshire Hathaway, has been