In early 2026, the global financial world exploded. 95-year-old Warren Buffett officially stepped down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, ending a 60-year leadership career, and marking the end of the golden age of value investing.

How outrageous are this guy’s achievements? Buying his first stock at age 12, becoming a millionaire by 32, and a billionaire by 56. During his tenure at Berkshire, the stock price skyrocketed over 5,500,000%, crushing the S&P 500’s return of 3,900% during the same period. Major holdings like Apple, Coca-Cola, and American Express became textbook-level classic cases, and his philosophy of "not investing unless you understand it, and holding long-term" has influenced an entire generation of investors.

In the 2008 financial crisis, he was the savior. Injecting capital into giants like Goldman Sachs and Bank of America, he made over $10 billion in a single crisis. He also shines on the charity stage, with the "Giving Pledge" totaling over $60 billion donated, essentially dedicating half his life to society.

His successor is 63-year-old Greg Abel. This guy was personally chosen by Buffett, having invested over $15 billion in energy mergers and acquisitions, and deploying $25 billion in clean energy. His record is quite impressive, praised by Buffett as "far exceeding expectations." He has deep investments in Japan’s five major trading companies, sticking to the core of value investing, but he’s not a stubborn old-timer—he knows how to leverage technology to empower traditional industries. Now, he faces a cash reserve of $381 billion. The question is, can he continue to write Berkshire’s legendary story?