Buffett, also known as the Oracle of Omaha, follows certain investing guidelines predominately based on the value investing approach he learned from Benjamin Graham, author of the investing classic, The Intelligent Investor.

Buffett’s investing strategies are widely documented and followed because of his long-term success in the stock market. Through his investments in Berkshire Hathaway, the company has grown 129,184% since 1980. Compare that with the S&P 500, which has grown 11,527% (dividends re-invested). That’s about 12% per year (annualised) for the S&P 500 and close to 20% for Buffett’s investments. Buffett runs Berkshire Hathaway with long-time business partner Charlie Munger.

At 91 years of age, Buffett is regularly named…