There is a popular sentiment among many investors that the secret to success in the financial markets is to find a ‘Rock Star’ fund manager and ride their expertise to wealth. Of all these rock stars, none has more acclaim than Warren Buffet. Supporters frequently point to the 27.7%, 30-year compounded rate of return for Berkshire Hathaway (Compared to 12.8% for the S&P 500) and assume that the only thing they need in order to realize success is to find a person with the skill and insight of Buffett and invest in their ventures to achieve success.
