Warren Steps Down – The End of an Era (and the Start of My Stock Certificate Hoarding)

Warren Steps Down – The End of an Era (and the Start of My Stock Certificate Hoarding) I knew this day was coming… but I was still hoping Warren Buffett had at least one more year in him. Maybe a decade. Maybe forever. But alas, the Oracle of Omaha is officially stepping down as Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.

Let’s take a moment to appreciate just how jaw-dropping his track record is: Berkshire has averaged a 19.0% annual return since 1965, while the S&P 500 clocked in at a "mere" 10.4%. Beating the market for a year or two is impressive — doubling it over six decades? That’s legendary status. That’s unicorn-riding-a-rainbow status. So, what am I doing to commemorate this financial milestone? You guessed it — I’m grabbing a few more Berkshire Hathaway stock certificates. Why? Because:

1. They're among the last companies that still issue actual, physical stock certificates.
2. They still come with Warren’s printed signature as CEO (talk about a collector’s item!).
3. I need a few for my "Wall of Legendary Capitalism" (yes, that’s a thing in my house).

Seriously, does anyone doubt these things will have collectible value? It's like having a piece of investing history you can frame — and brag about during dinner parties. And if you're not ready to dive into the real stock just yet, GiveAshare makes it super easy to get your hands on a registered share or even a replica certificate — both the iconic Berkshire A and Berkshire B versions are available as keepsakes. Perfect for gifting, collecting, or just showing off to your less financially savvy friends. So long, Warren. Thanks for the gains — and the certificates.