Since taking the helm at Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) in 1965, Warren Buffett has steadily outperformed the overall stock market. Shares of his holding company are down sharply this year, but the stock is still up by an eye-popping 2,833,951% since its humble beginning. 

Beating the benchmarks in any given year could be a matter of luck. After outperforming for nearly six decades, though, it's clear that Buffett's strategy is a winning one. 

Warren Buffett at a conference. Image source: The Motley Fool.

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