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Charlie Munger

Vice Chairman, Berkshire Hathaway (1978–2023)

Since 1977•62 mentions•1 quotes

Buffett's partner and Vice Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway from 1978 until his death in 2023. Munger was instrumental in evolving Buffett's investment philosophy from Graham's cigar-butt approach to buying "wonderful businesses at fair prices." His influence on Berkshire's culture and thinking was profound.

Buffett on Charlie

“Charlie Munger has probably contributed more than any living person to Berkshire's success. His influence on my thinking has been enormous, and his counsel has been invaluable.”

Letters Mentioning Munger

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2025
Gregory Abel's First Letter - 2025
Gregory Abel's first shareholder letter as CEO, written after Warren Buffett's passing in early 2025. Abel opens by celebrating Buffett's legacy before laying out his own vision for Berkshire: strengthened culture and values, the enduring insurance franchise ($176B float), and disciplined capital allocation under new leadership. The letter demonstrates continuity with Buffett's philosophy while signaling a new chapter.
2024
Annual Letter - 2024
2024 was a year of progress for Berkshire Hathaway with solid performance across insurance and investment operations.
2023
Annual Letter - 2023
2023 was a year of progress for Berkshire Hathaway with solid performance across insurance and investment operations.
2022
Annual Letter - 2022
2022 was a year of progress for Berkshire Hathaway with solid performance across insurance and investment operations.
2021
Annual Letter - 2021
2021 was a year of progress for Berkshire Hathaway with solid performance across insurance and investment operations.
2020
The Pandemic Year - 2020
Written during the COVID-19 pandemic. Buffett acknowledged the human tragedy while remaining optimistic about America's long-term economic resilience. He made a historic pivot: selling airline stocks, and writing off most of the Precision Castparts acquisition.