Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting
Definition
The annual shareholder meeting of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., a multinational conglomerate holding company chaired by Warren Buffett, renowned as the 'Woodstock for Capitalists' for its marathon sessions of business wisdom, Q&A, and corporate updates.
An epic gathering in Omaha, Nebraska, where investors from around the world flock to hear Buffett and Charlie Munger (or successors) dispense investment advice, often lasting over six hours with a carnival-like atmosphere featuring See's Candies and Dairy Queen.
A hallmark event symbolizing value investing culture, featuring shareholder proposals, executive reports, and Buffett's folksy anecdotes on markets, moats, and avoiding stupidity.
Examples
I flew across the country for the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting, only to realize my real portfolio mistake was missing brunch.
At the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting, Buffett dropped more market gems than a jeweler's floor after a heist.
Forget Black Friday lines; the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting queue for the bathroom is where true patience investing begins.
The Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting is proof that six hours of finance talk beats any TED Talk marathon—especially with free hot dogs.