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Buffett's First Stock

At 11, Warren Buffett bought three shares at $38, sold at $40, and watched them climb to about $200

An 11-year-old put every cent he had into one stock, watched it sink, and got out with a tiny profit. Then what?

You'll find out

  • What an 11-year-old bought in 1942
  • Why getting out felt like winning
  • What his $114.75 could have become

Why it matters

Every investor feels the urge to grab a quick win. The most famous one learned what it costs at 11.

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